Clinical Nursing (Correctional Health) Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Overview

Please note that this online program is not valid for Student Visa applications in Australia. However, it are available to international students in Australia on other visa types or to students studying from overseas.

Throughout the Clinical Nursing (Correctional Health) , Graduate Certificate course from the Australian Catholic University (ACU)  you can choose to study one of nine specialisations: correctional health, gerontological nursing, medical, renal, surgical, neuroscience, cardiac care, intensive care or perioperative, to obtain a specialisation qualification, or you can choose to study a combination of two units from any of the nine specialisations, to obtain a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (without a specialisation). By completing the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing, you will develop your holistic care skills in specialty practice, including person and family-centred health promotion. Specific knowledge in the areas of bioscience, pharmacology, and lifespan development, relevant to your chosen specialty, will also be explored and applied to your clinical nursing practice.

In the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing and the Master of Clinical Nursing, you will have the choice of a Project Stream, or a Research Stream.

The Master of Clinical Nursing focuses on developing your skills and knowledge as a registered nurse enabling you to effectively work across a diverse range of clinical settings. You will learn how to critically analyse and evaluate complex clinical presentations and apply your newly-acquired knowledge to effectively assess and problem solve in any health care environment. Modules within this specialisation cover integral anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the significance of polypharmacy in the context of pain assessment, and management.

In the correctional health specialisation, the mental health of prisoners is comprehensively and extensively covered. Modules include the importance of physical health, healthcare management, and consequences of accelerated ageing of the prison population.

Career opportunities:

Graduates may seek employment in clinical nursing in government and private health care facilities depending on your choice of specialisation:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Nursing Education

• Clinical Leadership and management roles within the specialty area

• Leadership and management roles within healthcare services

• Community nursing opportunities

• Pathways to further study and research

Correctional health specialisation:

• Working with prisoners experiencing a range of serious mental health issues and/or with a range of unique chronic health care needs