Master of Clinical Practice (Specialisation) CF79
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 3 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 7 courses/56 units of credit plus the equivalent of 2 courses/16 units of credit of approved prior study. Re-entry to practice: Midwives are required to complete 6 courses plus have 24 units of credit approved prior study. |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences |
| Entry: | direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | 20 hours per week for discipline courses |
| Exit awards: | see below |
| Interim awards: | see below |
| Contact: |
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| International students: | not applicable |
| CRICOS program codes: | not applicable |
Awards
72 units of credit
CF79 Master of Clinical Practice(Nursing)
CF79 Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery)
Interim/exit awards
Graduate Certificate CF81: Completion of 24 units of credit (or equivalent with approved credit)
Graduate Diploma CF80: Completion of 48 units of credit (or equivalent with approved credit)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Acute Cardiac Nursing)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Catheter Laboratory Nursing)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Perioperative Nursing)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Wound Management)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Aged Care Nursing)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Neonatal Nursing)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Paediatric Nursing)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Midwifery)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (General Practice Nursing) not offered in 2005
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Acute Cardiac Nursing)
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Perioperative Nursing)
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Wound Management)
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Aged Care)
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Neonatal Nursing)
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paediatric Nursing)
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Midwifery)
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (General Practice Nursing) not offered in 2005
Program aim
This program is designed to meet the growing needs of registered nurses, practicing midwives and midwives returning to practice who wish to develop their knowledge and expertise in speciality areas of practice. The program uses a partnership model of graduate clinical education where the theoretical aspects offered through the university are integrated and assessed in the context of clinical practice.
Program objectives
The program is designed to enable clinicians to:
- Apply analytical and creative approaches to advanced practice
- Integrate epistemological, philosophical and advanced principles of health and human science to enhance practice
- Actively integrate evidence-based approaches within practice
- Promote the profession through practice, participation in professional activities and the development of peers.
Career options
Participants will be practicing in an area of specialisation during their studies. Through the completion of clinically-relevant studies and activities, participants will prepare themselves theoretically and professionally for higher duties within the career structure or as Clinical Educators or Managers.
Program structure
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Specialisation) CF81
To be eligible for an Award of Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Specialisation) CF81, students must have completed studies directly related to the area of specialisation and described as 'approved credit', plus 1 core course to a total of 24 units of credit. These are:
- NURS21153 Clinical Communication Skills PLUS approved credit comprised of completion of one of the following:
- Specialistion Certificate/module studies through Direct Edge (CQU)
- Queensland Health Transition Program (in the area of specialisation)
- Certificate level studies from another approved provider (endorsed by the professional speciality) equivalent to those of Direct Edge Certificate or Queensland Health Transition Programs.
Should an applicant seek a subsequent award in a second speciality, the equivalent of 16 units points of the new speciality study must be completed (or evidenced) and a further 8 unit points of postgraduate study completed at CQU.
To be eligible for an Award of Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Midwifery), students must have completed a Certificate course in Midwifery and complete the following 3 core courses to a total value of 24 units of credit:
- MDWF20001 Professional Midwifery Studies
- MDWF20004 The Challenges of Midwifery Care
- MDWF20005 Midwifery Practice B
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Specialisation) CF80
To be eligible for an award of Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Specialisation) CF80, students must have completed 24 units of credit plus 2 core courses and 1 approved elective accumulating a total of 48 units of credit directly related to the area of specialisation.
The core courses are:
1 advanced elective course (from specialisation stream) may be selected from CQU OR an aproved elective from another provider.
Should an applicant seek a subsequent award in a second speciality, the equivalent of 16 unit points of the new speciality study must be completed (or evidenced) and a further 24 unit points of postgraduate level study completed at CQU.
To be eligible for an Award of Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Midwifery) CF80, students must have completed 24 units of credit of 3 core courses to an accumulated total of 48 units of credit directly related to midwifery. Current practicing midwives who have completed certificate studies leading to endorsement as a midwife will be eligible for 24 units of credit. The core courses are:
- NURS21153Clinical Communication Skills
- NURS21152Evidence-Based Practice
- NURS20129Education in Non-formal Settings
Master of Clinical Practice (Specialisation) CF79
To be eligible for an Award of Master of Clinical Practice (Specialisation) CF79, students must have completed 48 units of credit plus 3 core courses accumulating a total of 72 units of credit directly related to the area of specialisation. The core courses are:
Specialisations
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Acute Cardiac Nursing
- Perioperative Nursing
- Wound Management
- Aged Care
- Neonatal Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing
- Midwifery
- General Practice Nursing
Study schedule
The following schedule is designed for part-time students who usually enrol in 1 or 2 courses per term or 8 or 16 units of credit. (Midwifery students please refer to separate study schedule).
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - T11 | |
| Direct Edge Certificate/Modules OR Transition program OR Certificate in Midwifery OR Approved Certificate study | |
| Year 1 - T2 | |
| NURS21153 | Clinical Communication Skills |
| Year 1 - T3 | |
| NURS21152 | Evidence Based Practice |
| Year 2 - T1 | |
| Elective | |
| Year 2 - T2 | |
| NURS20129 | Education in non-formal settings |
| Year 3 - T1 | |
| NURS21154 | Clinical Project 1 |
| NURS21155 | Clinical Project 2 |
| Year 3 - T2 | |
| NURS21156 | Clinical Project 3 |
Midwifery Study Schedule
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| MDWF20001 | Professional Midwifery Studies |
| MDWF20004 | The Challenges of Midwifery Care |
| MDWF20005 | Midwifery Practice B |
| Year 2 - T1 | |
| NURS21152 | Evidence Based Practice |
| Year 2 - T2 | |
| NURS21153 | Clinical Communication Skills |
| NURS20129 | Education in non-formal settings |
| Year 3 - T1 | |
| NURS21154 | Clinical Project 1 |
| NURS21155 | Clinical Project 2 |
| Year 3 - T2 | |
| NURS21156 | Clinical Project 3 |
Check the details
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary study equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program has been successfully completed. Students should examine the course synopses in the CQU handbook to determine the courses from which they may be able to claim exemption. For more information about credit transfer contact the Program Coordinator Dr Leonie Mosel Williams l.williams@cqu.edu.au or telephone 07 5459 4549.
Computing requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this program that all students have access to the CQU website via the internet. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the program using email and the internet.