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This degree is being phased out. No new enrolments will be permitted from 2021.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Course coordinator

Katie Street

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course instance contact

Katie Street

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Course duration (part time)

2 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Diploma

Available only as an exit award

Yes

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care), students must complete 120 credit points as follows: 120 core credit points

Course structure
120 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Utilise clinical skills and core knowledge in situation management, biomedical and psychosocial concepts and person-centred caring in a systematic and coherent manner to provide professional specialist care
2.
Clearly communicate an understanding of theoretical concepts adapting complex knowledge and ideas to communicate to a variety of audiences
3.
Review, analyse and synthesize knowledge to provide solutions to complex nursing scenarios
4.
Apply knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements in specialty nursing practice
5.
Synthesize and apply evidence-based knowledge to specialty nursing practice
6.
Demonstrate professionalism applying knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability
7.
Communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues, clients/patients and the public in a variety of professional and social contexts in accordance with the ethical standards of the profession
8.
Utilise critical thinking skills to generate and evaluate complex situations in specialty practice
9.
Critically evaluate available evidence to inform best practice

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities

Career development learning, Industry informed curriculum, Industry-informed projects, Interprofessional learning

Internal course relationships

Nested

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Acute Care)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Cardiac Care)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Critical Care)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Emergency Care)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Intensive Care)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Medical Imaging)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Neonatal Special Care)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Perioperative Practices)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Acute Care)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Cardiac Care)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency Care)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Intensive Care)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Medical Imaging)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Neonatal Special Care)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative Practices)

Master of Nursing