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This plan (Children and Young People's Health) is no longer available.
Commencing semesters, 2017
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Program code
5489
Faculty
School
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Web Based
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Email: nmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2068
International students
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Email: habs.international@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 7 3365 7487
Within Australia: 07 3365 7487
http://www.nmsw.uq.edu.au
Why study Children and Young People's Health?
This area will provide Registered Nurses with the skills and knowledge to practice in an acute paediatric and child health settings including school and youth based health. Knowledge and skills will be in accordance with the Australian confederation of Paediatric and Child Health Nurses Competency Standards for the Specialist Paediatric and Child Health Nurse in conjunction with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Competency Standards for Registered Nurses. Graduates will develop an awareness and understanding of primary health care needs, physical and developmental stages of children, cultural values and diversity of family needs within both the child health setting and acute health paediatric setting for children and young people. The legal and ethical issues associated with providing care for children, young people and their families with various health care issues from diverse cultural backgrounds with Australia will be included.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Children and Young People's Health field of study.
What it costs
Please view the Graduate Diploma in Nursing for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Graduate Diploma in Nursing for information on key dates and how to apply.