Postgraduate course
Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (Karitane)
Western Sydney University
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About
This program provides registered nurses and registered midwives with the theoretical knowledge and skills to work autonomously and across a variety of clinical settings with children and families. Our graduates are able to apply advanced nursing concepts and analysis to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families.
In this program you will study child and family health: professional practice and frameworks; child and family health practice: supporting growth and development; clinical practice: infant and child nutrition and feeding; healthy families and communities; partnership in practice; perinatal mental health; evidence-based health care; and one elective.
Upon successful completion of this program you may transfer into the Graduate Diploma of Child and Family Health (Karitane).
Admission criteria
- Registered nurse or midwife currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery, or eligibility of the same, or certificate of registration of nursing within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited or student) is not acceptable for this program.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in nursing or midwifery.
Fees and charges
^ Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.
Australian Government financial assistance
Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.
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Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.
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