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This course will no longer be offered from 2021.

This course will no longer be offered from 2021.

This 18-month postgraduate program provides the ideal educational environment for Registered Nurses who wish to become midwives. The full-time program combines theory, research and professional practice so that you can embark on a career in midwifery with confidence. Woman-centred care is the basis of this program, which reflects contemporary national and international best practice. You will benefit from small class sizes, a focus on pastoral care from staff and professional practice experiences in a variety of quality midwifery settings.The next intake for Graduate Diploma of Midwifery will be Semester One 2021. Apply now.

This program is designed for nurses re-entering the workforce, internationally educated nurses who are required to undertake a bridging program or nurses seeking to update their knowledge and skills.Students will be orientated to the nurse’s professional obligations in meeting all Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia codes, standards and guidelines and to meet their legal and ethical obligations as a registered nurse. There will be a focus on critical thinking, clinical reasoning, reflection and the use of current evidence and research to make sound clinical judgments in order to practice safely in a complex health environment. Students will explore current and emerging national and regional health priorities, health research, health policy and reform. Medication management, pharmacology and the relationship to physiology and pathophysiology will be addressed. Person centeredness, communication and cultural competence will be explored in both the theoretical and professional practice components of the program. There will also be a focus on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.To be eligible for registration students must also meet the NMBA Registration Standards. These can be found at: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspxStarting dates for this program are as follows:18 January 20218 March 2021

The Graduate Diploma of Science in Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) teaches an approach that helps people with personality or anxiety disorders, dysthymia, chronic depression, somatisation and other conditions in which trauma is a contributing factor.The program is designed to train clinicians to treat people for whom chronic, complex trauma has played a contributing role in the development of psychological disorders or stress, or where conventional psychotherapies have failed. It uses an evidence-based approach to psychodynamic psychotherapy and offers supervised training across the different lengths of treatment, from acute to brief and longer term, suitable for public and private settings.This course is suitable for clinicians with mental health experience, such as social workers, psychologists, nurses, psychotherapists, counsellors and school counsellors and may be of interest to others such as speech pathologists and dentists. The program is delivered in close liaison with the Western Sydney Local Health District and practising clinicians to ensure that the skills taught are practical and relevant to real-world psychotherapy practice settings. Clinical content includes short and longer-term interventions and the integration of psychotherapy with other treatment modalities.A limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for this course for Semester 1, 2020. To be considered for a CSP you must apply for entry to the course by February 2020 and places will be allocated based on merit.

The Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine) is designed for health professionals already working in the area of sleep medicine or those wishing to develop expertise in the field. The course offers you a unique opportunity to gain a deeper insight into sleep theory and practice in the rapidly growing discipline of sleep medicine.This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.All stream specific units are online. You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences.This course is for graduates with either a medical degree or a background in a relevant health or science discipline.The Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine) is embedded within the Master of Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine). It builds on the concepts learned during the graduate certificate and builds towards the master’s degree. You may choose to complete the graduate diploma or use it as a pathway to further study.Please note: applications for semester two entry are not open in 2020. Applications will re-open for student to apply for Semester 1, 2021.

Clinical neurophysiology is a broad discipline, encompassing diagnostic services for patients presenting with neurological dysfunction, systemic diseases and critical illnesses, through to the provision of intraoperative monitoring of the nervous system during at-risk procedures.Who should study this course?This course is designed for scientists, trainee scientists and those with appropriate qualifications seeking to work in neurophysiology laboratories and clinics. It aims to provide structured educational programs in neurophysiological monitoring to complement experiential learning in the workplace. It is the only postgraduate coursework of its kind in Australia. How will you learn?In this course you will learn from experienced and expert anaesthetists, neurologists and neurophysiology scientists from Australia and overseas.Primarily taught online, your studies will be supplemented by intensive face-to-face teaching sessions which include practical experience in simulated diagnostic and perioperative settings.A limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for this course for Semester 1, 2020. To be considered for a CSP you must apply for entry to the course by 11 February 2020 and places will be allocated based on merit.Please ensure your CV includes details of any relevant work or other experience. Please note that you cannot retain a CSP if you upgrade or downgrade to another course after enrolment.

Please note: there will not be an intake for this degree from Semester 1 2021.The Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care Nursing is tailored specifically for registered nurses working or intending to work in primary health care. You will develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to practise effectively within complex primary healthcare settings, focusing on the health needs of individuals, families and communities, and the importance of providing accessible and equitable healthcare.Our postgraduate nursing degrees are designed for registered nurses who are looking to build their professional practice capabilities and advance to a leadership role in nursing.

Please note: there will not be an intake for this degree from Semester 1 2021.The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing is designed for registered nurses working in mental health settings. This course focuses on current clinical issues in mental health, as well as therapeutic skills and role development.Our postgraduate nursing degrees are designed for registered nurses who are looking to build their professional practice capabilities and advance to a leadership role in nursing.

The Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Sleep Medicine) is designed for medical professionals already working in the area of sleep medicine, or for graduates wishing to embark on a career in the field. The course offers you a unique opportunity to gain a deeper insight into sleep theory and practice in the rapidly growing discipline of sleep medicine.This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.All stream specific units are online. You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences. This course is for graduates with a medical degree who are pursuing a career in sleep medicine.The Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Sleep Medicine) is embedded within the Master of Medicine (Sleep Medicine). It builds on the concepts learned during the graduate certificate and builds towards the master’s degree. You may choose to complete the graduate diploma or use it as a pathway to further study.Please note: applications for semester two entry are not open in 2020. Applications will re-open for student to apply for Semester 1, 2021.