Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
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Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a<br />
Post Graduate Certificate of Occupational Medicine, Health and<br />
Safety.<br />
STAGE 2<br />
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20<br />
OHS5101 Prevention of Accidents and Ill-Health at Work<br />
1<br />
20<br />
OHS5107 Occupational Health and Safety Management,<br />
Technology and Ergonomics 1<br />
20<br />
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RURAL<br />
AND REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH<br />
Course Code F83<br />
The <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Certificate in Rural and Remote Mental Health<br />
has been developed in consultation with an industry consultative<br />
meeting. The course aims to equip the health worker with the<br />
knowledge and skills to manage mental health clients safely<br />
within a broad framework or assessment and treatment. There is a<br />
strong focus on application of theory to practice and on reflective<br />
practice.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning<br />
including at least five years appropriate professional experience.<br />
COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Churchlands Campus.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
This course is comprised of 60 credit points (three core units).<br />
RMH4101 Foundations of Rural and Remote Mental<br />
Health Practice<br />
20<br />
RMH4102 Assessment and Practice in Rural and Remote<br />
Mental Health<br />
20<br />
RMH4103 Issues in Rural and Mental Health Practice 20<br />
MASTER OF CLINICAL NURSING<br />
Course Code V25<br />
Course Code U51<br />
By Coursework<br />
This program is designed to allow nurse clinicians to enhance<br />
their individual specialty knowledge and competence whilst<br />
working in their selected area of specialisation. Theoretical and<br />
practical knowledge will be augmented by a substantial clinical<br />
project to enable the development of advanced critical thinking<br />
and project writing skills. The program encourages innovative<br />
evidence based practice that will ultimately lead to improved<br />
nursing practice. Specialty fields include the following:<br />
• Critical Care Nursing - Intensive Care<br />
• Critical Care Nursing - Coronary Care / Cardiothoracic<br />
Nursing<br />
• Critical Care Nursing - Paediatric Intensive Care<br />
• Critical Care Nursing - High Dependency<br />
• Emergency Nursing<br />
• Gerontological Nursing<br />
• Nephrology Nursing<br />
• Neuroscience Nursing<br />
• Oncology Nursing<br />
• Orthopaedic Nursing<br />
• Palliative Care Nursing<br />
• Perioperative Nursing<br />
Students considering other specialty areas should contact the<br />
Course Coordinator. Units are available in the internal and online<br />
mode of study. Please contact the Course Coordinator for details<br />
of units on campus.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
All Registered Nurses who possess a Bachelor of Nursing (with at<br />
least 12 months nursing experience) or equivalent may enrol in<br />
the Master of Clinical Nursing program with multiple exit points<br />
at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master level. RNs<br />
with a hospital based diploma, who do not possess an<br />
undergraduate degree, but who have been registered and<br />
practising for at least three years may enrol in units comprising<br />
the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing. Upon completion of<br />
these units students may progress to the Master of Clinical<br />
Nursing at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.<br />
The course relies heavily upon work-based learning, with students<br />
being required to work at least 18 hours per week in an approved<br />
specialty area of their choice. All students must have at least 6<br />
months experience in specialty stream prior to commencing<br />
course (except for Oncology and Palliative Care Streams).<br />
Some speciality areas require up to 12 months previous clinical<br />
experience.<br />
Students should have access to computer facilities to undertake<br />
this program of study.<br />
COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
Students will complete a total of 180 credit points (nine units).<br />
Students may choose from the following selected fields of study:<br />
Critical Care Nursing - Intensive Care Area of<br />
Specialisation<br />
SPAAEJ<br />
UNIT SET LOCATION<br />
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This unit set is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,<br />
and Off-campus.<br />
YEAR 1<br />
Semester 1<br />
NNS5100 Advanced Nursing Science 1 20<br />
NSP5141 Advanced Nursing Practice 1 20<br />
Semester 2<br />
NNS5201 Advanced Nursing Science 2 20<br />
NSP5301 Advanced Nursing Practice 2 20<br />
106 ECU <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Course Guide 2008
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