Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Care of the Older Adult)

Information valid for students commencing in 2011.

Course Code	73311
Version	4
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of a nursing degree or equivalent qualification, and eligibility for nurse registration in Australia
Additional selection requirements	It is recommended that applicants have completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience (or part-time equivalent) as a registered nurse.
Special admission requirements	Nil

Credit points	12 credit points
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil

NS5604:03 Contemporary Issues in Care of the Older Adult

NS5605:03 Advanced Assessment of the Older Adult

NS5606:03 Clinical Management of the Older Adult in the Community

NS5607:03 Clinical Management of the Older Adult in Health Care Facilities

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Eligibility	Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	6 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable, this course does not include majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing, Master of Nursing Studies, Master of Advanced Nursing Practice or Master of Nursing Leadership and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course.