Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
( 12 Specialisations )
Delivery Mode:
Online
AQF Level:
08
Course Duration:
Full Time: 26 weeks Part Time: 52 weeks
Accreditation:
TEQSA
- Total Tuition Fee: AUD $8,000
- 25% scholarship for AHPRA nurses
- Available for: Domestic Students & International Students*
- 100% Scholarship for NCLEX training
Advance Your Nursing Career with the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (GCAN) is designed to meet the growing global demand for highly skilled and competent registered nurses. This postgraduate program equips nurses with advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and professional expertise essential for delivering high-quality patient care in today’s complex healthcare environments.
The program comprises 12 specialised units that strengthen clinical practice, enhance decision-making abilities, and support professional growth across diverse healthcare settings. Delivered entirely online, the course is taught by experienced nursing academics and industry professionals, ensuring a strong connection between theory and contemporary practice.
IHM’s flexible online learning platform is designed to support working nurses, allowing them to balance their studies with professional and personal commitments. Through interactive learning resources and expert guidance, students gain the confidence and capability to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care in a wide range of healthcare settings.
A fast track pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse in Australia
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (GCAN) is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and provides internationally qualified nurses with a recognised pathway toward AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia upon successful completion of all required components.
This program is ideally suited for overseas-trained nurses who are already practising in specialised clinical roles and wish to enhance their professional expertise, formalise their clinical competencies, and progress toward registration within the Australian healthcare system.
We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey toward Australian nursing registration.
Please note that this course does not directly lead to registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia. To obtain registration, candidates must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requirements, including approved English language proficiency and successful completion of both the NCLEX-RN and OSCE examinations.
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Details about the Course
Course Details
This online course is designed for Registered Nurses who hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification. It is ideal for nurses seeking to advance their professional knowledge and enhance their clinical practice.
Whether you are working in a hospital, community health setting, aged care facility, or another healthcare environment, this flexible program is designed to fit around your professional and personal commitments. The online delivery allows you to study at your own pace while continuing your current role.
Internationally qualified nurses from around the world are welcome to enrol in this program. It provides a structured pathway toward meeting the requirements for Australian nursing registration, supporting your goal of advancing your nursing career in Australia.
1. What are the admission requirements for the course?
To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent qualification, or hold a three-year Diploma of Nursing with a minimum of one year of post-qualification work experience as a registered nurse in their home country.
Be registered with AHPRA, or hold current registration with the Nursing Board or Council in their country of origin or residence.
Meet the English language proficiency requirements, as specified by the relevant regulatory authorities.
2. Can I apply for the program if I have a nursing degree from a different country?
If you hold a current and valid nursing registration in your home country and meet the program’s admission requirements, you are eligible to apply for this course.
3. Can I pursue the program on a part-time basis?
The course is intended for registered nurses who are already in practise, thus you will have the choice between studying full time or part time.
4. Are there any specific specialisations options within the program?
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing offers a diverse range of 13 specialisation options, allowing nurses to tailor their studies to align with their professional experience and career aspirations. This flexibility enables students to deepen their expertise in their chosen area of practice while advancing their clinical knowledge and skills.
5. What are the career prospects after completing the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing?
Many nurses choose to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing at IHM to enhance their qualifications and meet the professional standards required by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This program supports nurses in developing advanced clinical knowledge and professional competencies aligned with Australian healthcare expectations.
Upon successful completion of the program and attainment of Australian nursing registration, graduates gain access to a wide range of career opportunities, including:
Pathway to the Master of Nursing, with up to six months of credit transfer
Advanced Practice Nurse
Nurse Educator
Nurse Manager or Administrator
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Researcher
This qualification empowers nurses to progress into leadership, education, and specialised clinical roles while strengthening their professional standing within the Australian healthcare system.
6. Are there any clinical placements or practical components included in the program?
This course does not include formal clinical placements or mandatory practical components as part of the curriculum. However, students are strongly encouraged to have access to a relevant clinical or professional practice setting during their studies to support the application of theoretical knowledge and enhance learning outcomes.
7. How much does the program cost, and are there any scholarships or financial aid options available?
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing at the Institute of Health and Management (IHM) is offered at a total tuition fee of AUD $7,750. To support students in managing their study expenses, IHM provides flexible payment options through structured payment plans.
In addition, the following scholarship opportunities are available:
Upfront Payment Scholarship:
Students who choose to pay the full course fee upfront are eligible for a 10% scholarship, reducing the total fee to AUD $7,200.Alumni Scholarship:
IHM graduates enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing may receive a 10% tuition fee reduction in recognition of their continued commitment to professional development.
These financial support options are designed to make advanced nursing education more accessible and affordable for aspiring healthcare professionals.
8. What is the mode of instruction for the program? Is it offered online or in-person?
The program is delivered entirely through online learning, allowing students to access course materials, participate in discussions, and complete assessments remotely. This flexible study mode enables learners to progress at their own pace while balancing professional, personal, and academic commitments.
By offering a fully online learning experience, IHM ensures that nursing professionals—regardless of location or work schedule—can conveniently engage with the program and advance their careers without compromising their existing responsibilities.
9. Are there any prerequisite courses or knowledge required for admission into the program?
Valid Nursing Registration:
Applicants must hold a current and valid nursing registration in Australia or in their country of origin. This ensures that candidates have met the professional standards required to practise as a nurse.Work Experience Requirement for Diploma Holders:
Applicants who hold a three-year Diploma of Nursing must have a minimum of one year of post-qualification work experience as a registered nurse. This requirement ensures equivalency to a bachelor-level qualification and readiness for advanced study.
10. Are there any exams or assignments?
Yes, all subjects include online assessments and quizzes. There are no on-campus examinations required, allowing students to complete all assessments remotely. With proper preparation and active participation in the course, assessments can be completed comfortably from your own home.
11. Can I continue my studies and pursue a higher degree after completing the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing?
Absolutely! Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing at the Institute of Health and Management (IHM), you have the opportunity to further advance your studies by progressing into the Master of Nursing program.
IHM offers a seamless academic pathway, allowing graduates of the Graduate Certificate to receive one semester of credit transfer toward the Master of Nursing degree. This means you can complete the master’s program in a reduced timeframe of 1.5 years, accelerating your career progression while building on the knowledge and skills already gained.
This pathway is designed to support your continued professional growth and help you achieve advanced qualifications in nursing with efficiency and confidence.
12. Can I enrol in this programme with a diploma in nursing instead of a bachelor’s degree?
Yes, Registered Nurses who hold a three-year Diploma in Nursing and possess current nursing registration are eligible to apply for the program. Applicants with a diploma qualification are required to have a minimum of one year of relevant professional nursing experience.
This work experience is essential to establish equivalency to a bachelor’s degree and to ensure applicants meet the academic and professional requirements for admission into the program.
13. Is attendance required for live sessions?
While we encourage students to participate in the live sessions for an interactive learning experience, attendance for live sessions is not mandatory.
Attending the live sessions provides the opportunity for immediate interaction, asking questions, and engaging with instructors and peers, IHM recognizes the importance of flexibility and provides recorded sessions to support students who may have scheduling conflicts.
IHM understands that students may have busy work schedules or other commitments that could hinder their ability to attend the live sessions.
To accommodate students who are unable to attend the live sessions, recorded sessions are made available in the learning management system.
14. Is it necessary to have IELTS, PTE, or OET to enrol?
No, an English language test is not always mandatory. IHM has an English Language Waiver Policy that considers a range of factors when assessing an applicant’s language proficiency.
If you do not currently hold a valid English test result, we recommend reviewing the English Waiver criteria or contacting one of our admissions advisors. They will be able to guide you through alternative pathways and advise on acceptable evidence to meet the English language requirements.
15. I don’t have a nursing background; can I still apply to this programme?
No, applicants must have a nursing background to be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing program. A valid nursing registration is required, as it demonstrates that the applicant has completed the necessary education and training to practise as a nurse.
This requirement ensures that all students entering the program possess the foundational clinical knowledge and professional competencies needed to successfully undertake advanced nursing studies.
16. Is there a minimum or maximum age requirement to enrol in the class?
There is no age restriction for enrolling in this program. As long as applicants meet the required entry criteria and hold the necessary nursing qualifications, they are welcome to apply regardless of age. The program is open to all eligible nurses who wish to advance their professional knowledge and skills.
17. Is it possible to directly register as a nurse in Australia after completing this course?
Completion of this course does not in itself lead directly to registration as a nurse in Australia. However, it provides a recognised postgraduate qualification that enhances professional knowledge, clinical competence, and career progression within the nursing field.
For nurses who hold a three-year Diploma of Nursing, successful completion of this program satisfies the educational qualification requirements set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Following completion, candidates must proceed through the required AHPRA registration process to obtain registration as a nurse in Australia.
18. Is this programme recognised by any accrediting bodies?
The program is accredited by Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulatory body responsible for overseeing higher education providers in Australia.
It is recognised as an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 8 qualification, ensuring that the program meets nationally approved academic and quality standards.
19. How many units are there in the course?
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing program at IHM consists of three units, including one core unit and two specialisation units.
20. Is the course recognised in countries other than Australia?
Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing program at the Institute of Health and Management (IHM) is recognized globally. Australian qualifications, including those accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), are widely accepted and respected internationally. This recognition ensures that the knowledge and skills acquired through the program are valued and acknowledged in countries beyond Australia, providing opportunities for career advancement and professional opportunities worldwide.
21. If I take a break in my nursing job, will it still be possible for me to join in the course?
Absolutely! Nurses who have taken a break from their professional practice are welcome to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing at the Institute of Health and Management (IHM). This program is well suited for nurses seeking to refresh their knowledge, strengthen their clinical expertise, and re-engage with the profession.
Pursuing this qualification allows nurses to maintain professional currency, enhance their skills, and prepare for a smooth return to clinical practice or career advancement, even after a career break.
22. Are there any face-to-face exams that require the student to physically be present at an examination centre?
This course does not require students to attend any in-person examinations. All assessments, including quizzes and assignments, are conducted entirely online, allowing students to complete their studies remotely and with maximum flexibility.
- AQF level 8
- 26 weeks full time/ 52 weeks part time
- Online
- TEQSA accreditation
Course Details
- January 2026
- March 2026
- May 2026
- July 2026
- September 2026
- November 2026
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:
- Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
- or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having a one year of work experience.
- Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
- Be a registered nurse with the Nurses’ Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence
English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student
| English Language Requirements | Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (GCAN) |
|---|---|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic version |
Overall, 6.5 with no bands less than 6 |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Academic |
Overall, 56 with no band less than 46 |
Occupational English Test (OET) Nursing courses only |
Minimum C+ in each component |
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) |
Minimum score of 70% |
Fees & Charges
| Total Tuition Fee: | AUD $7,750 |
| Administration (Non-Tuition) Fee: | AUD $250 (Non Refundable) |
Scholarships & Payment Options
| cholarship / Payment Option | Eligibility | Benefit / Details |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Scholarship | All GCAN enrolled students | 100% Scholarship towards NCLEX training |
| 25% Scholarship | AHPRA-registered nurses | 25% reduction on tuition fee |
| 10% Scholarship | Pay full tuition fee upfront | 10% reduction on tuition fee |
| $500 Scholarship | Make an initial payment of $4,000 | $500 off tuition fee |
| Minimum Payment | All students | Minimum payment of $1,000 required to start |
| Direct Debit Request (DDR) | All students | Flexible instalment payments via DDR |
*Scholarships cannot be combined. The highest applicable scholarship will be applied.
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Critical Care Nursing
About the Course
This specialisation will equip you to assess nursing needs for critically ill patients in a variety of clinical settings and to predict and react to changes in your patient’s condition. Critical care nursing in an emergency setting demands knowledge, confidence, and abilities to care for patients successfully.
The course is offered online and includes a requirement to work in a critical care setting under supervision while studying the course.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Critical Care Nursing will enhance your current nursing knowledge and abilities by developing critical care nursing methods and specialised talents. You will feel confident in your ability to utilise these abilities while caring for patients.
The course encourages nurses to broaden their area of practise by focusing on the evaluation and nursing treatment of critically sick clients. Clinical reasoning abilities and evidence-based specialised nursing knowledge will be used to connect theoretical critical care knowledge to current nursing practice.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Detail
Students will learn to:
- Apply critical thinking processes, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to the evaluation and administration of nursing care delivered to critically ill patients within the critical care healthcare team
- Critically review the roles, functions and the scope of practice of the critical care nurse in critical care settings
- Demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for delivering excellent therapeutic treatment to patients in critical care settings
- Perform an assessment of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
- Recognize, evaluate, and use evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for clients in critical care settings
Course Aims
IHM’s critical care speciality course is a postgraduate course leading to a Master of Nursing course. Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus. The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and abilities.
Course Structure and Delivery
Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course. One core unit and two units of specialisation.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me
- Pathway to Masters in Nursing and PhD Nursing
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Entry pathway to high acuity ICU setting managing patients with pacemaker, undergoing Renal replacement therapy, ECMO, CABG patients with Pulmonary artery catheter, patients with Extra Ventricular drain
- Research Nurse
- Qualification gives you an opportunity to work as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Clinical Support Nurse (CSN), and with experience Associate Nurse Manager of a unit and Team leader role
Acute Care Nursing
About the Course
In this course nurses will broaden their area of practise to prepare nurses to manage patients diagnosed with a brief but dangerous condition.
The course is specifically intended to help you improve your ability to manage an expanding number of patients with a range of diseases and with advanced study nursing needs in an acute care setting.
This course is offered online and includes a requirement to work in a critical care setting under supervision while studying the course for at least two days each week. The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Acute Care Nursing will build on your current nursing knowledge to help you develop acute care nursing strategies and abilities. You will feel confident in your ability to utilise these strategies while caring for patients.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Acute Care speciality also serves as an entrance point for students interested in pursuing a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Details
During this course students will learn to:
- Apply critical thinking processes, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to the evaluation and management of nursing care delivered to patients within the acute care healthcare team
- Lead a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the provision of excellent therapeutic treatment to clients in acute care settings
- Conduct an analysis of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
- Recognize, assess, and use contemporary evidence-based nursing strategies in acute care settings
Course Aims
IHM’s acute care speciality course is designed at a postgraduate level which will lead to Master of Nursing. Students can continue their studies into Master of Nursing online or on campus. The course aims to transform student’s patient care into an international standard by sharpening the theoretical foundations of nursing science, together with clinical knowledge and skills.
Course Structure and Delivery
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course consists of a total of three units. One core unit and 2 specialisation units.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me
- Pathway to Masters in Nursing
- Acute Care Registered Nurse
- Entry pathway to high acuity acute setting managing patients with complex health needs
- Entry to find employment in Cardiac Care Units, High dependency Units, High Acuity medical and surgical wards ( Neurology ward, Post operative wards etc)
- Qualification gives you an opportunity to work as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Clinical Support Nurse (CSN), and with experience Associate Nurse Manager of a unit and Team leader role
Emergency Nursing
About the Course
This specialty course will prepare you to assess nursing needs for patients in emergency situations. Emergency nursing involves knowledge, confidence, and abilities to care for patients successfully.
The course promotes nurses to broaden their area of practise by focusing on the evaluation and nursing treatment of critically sick clients in acute care settings. Clinical reasoning abilities and evidence-based specialised nursing knowledge will be used to connect theoretical emergency care knowledge to current nursing practise.
The course is delivered online and includes a requirement to work in an emergency care environment under supervision for at least two days each week.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Emergency Nursing will supplement your existing nursing knowledge and abilities and develop critical care nursing methods and specialised skills. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to utilise these skills while caring for patients.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for individuals interested in pursuing a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Details
Students will learn how to:
- Conduct a critical examination of the critical care nurse’s duties, functions, and scope of practise in emergency care settings
- Apply critical thinking processes, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to the evaluation and administration of nursing care delivered to critically ill clients within the emergency care healthcare team
- Demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare team in order to provide effective therapeutic treatment to clients in acute care settings
- Conduct an analysis of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
- Recognize, evaluate, and use current evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for clients in acute care settings
Course Aims
IHM’s Emergency care speciality course is designed at a postgraduate level which will lead to Master of Nursing. Students can continue their studies into Master of Nursing online or on campus. The course aims to transform student’s patient care into an international standard by sharpening the theoretical foundations of nursing science, together with clinical knowledge and skills.
Course Structure and Delivery
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Emergency care specialisation course consists of a total of three units. One core unit and 2 specialisation units.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me
Emergency nurses work in diverse roles and places, including:
- Highly advanced emergency department
- Work as staff development nurse
- Clinical nurse specialist in Emergency departments
Neonatal Nursing
About the Course
Caring for newborns with significant medical issues demands a skilled team with specialised expertise. As a neonatal nurse specialist, your focus will be on providing supportive health care of newborns.
Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Nursing will enhance your current nursing knowledge and abilities by focusing on neonatal nursing methods and specialised talents. You will feel confident in your ability to use these abilities when giving nursing care to a sick infant and assistance to the family.
This online course is intended to equip you as an expert in this very demanding field of nursing. This area of nursing is a highly technical one that requires the ability to provide complex care by concentrating on newborn evaluation and nursing management. You will use clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based specialised nursing knowledge.
Course Details
Students will learn how to:
- Critically analyse the neonatal nurse’s duties, functions, and scope of practise in newborn situations such as preterm delivery, congenital malformations, respiratory illness, birth trauma, peripartum hypoxia, brain damage, and metabolic disorders
- Apply critical thinking processes, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills to the evaluation and management of nursing care delivered to newborns within the neonatal condition in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare team in order to provide excellent therapeutic treatment to newborn clients
- Conduct an analysis of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
- Recognize, evaluate, and use current evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for newborn clients
Course Aims
Neonatal nursing specialisation at IHM is a postgraduate programme leading to a Master of Nursing degree. Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus. The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and skills.
Where will this take me?
Scope of practice in neonatal advanced nursing course:
- Use the advanced knowledge gained from the course to pursue further education
- Post graduate certificate in neonatal nursing
- Master of nursing
- Master of advanced nursing practice, then leads to neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP)
- Path way to PhD in nursing
- It provides advanced knowledge and skills for the provision and coordination of evidence-based care for the neonate and the family in a clinical setting & enhances career advancement as:
- Entry to metropolitan tertiary hospital NICU environment (Advanced neonatal clinical care)
- Leadership roles: Research nurse
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Clinical support nurse and nurse educator role
- Research nurse
- Nurse unit managers, case manager (care manager)
- Neurodevelopmental care nurse
- Discharge planning coordinators
- Lactation nurse consultants
- Eye nurse( retinopathy screening nurse across Victoria)
Paediatric Nursing
About the Course
This course equips general nurses with increased knowledge and abilities in the specialised area of paediatric nursing and prepare nurses to work in a range of paediatric nursing settings safely and professionally.
Paediatric nurses meet the nursing care requirements of newborns, children, and adolescents as they quickly move through physical, mental, and social phases of development.
The course will educate nurses about paediatric nursing and equip them to offer high-quality and safe nursing interventions. The curriculum puts a focus on critical thinking abilities necessary for practise in the field of paediatric nursing.
Paediatric nurses must adapt to new technology and treatments and incorporate them into their practise in order to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for individuals interested in pursuing a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Details
Students will learn how to:
- Conduct a critical examination of the responsibilities, functions, and scope of practise of paediatric nursing
- Demonstrate leadership within the multidisciplinary healthcare team in the provision of effective therapeutic treatment to clients in paediatric settings by using critical thinking processes, problem solving abilities, and effective communication
- Conduct an analysis of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
- Recognize, evaluate, and use current evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for children in paediatric settings
Course Aims
IHM’s Paediatric nursing specialist course is a postgraduate programme leading to a Master of Nursing degree. Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus. The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and skills.
Course Structure and Delivery
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course – Paediatric nursing specialisation consists of a total of three units. One core unit and 2 specialisation units.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me?
- Paediatric Nurse
Mental Health Nursing
About the Course
Rapid changes in society have created challenges for individuals and their communities. All elements of the healthcare system need professionals with skills and expertise to promote individual and community mental health.
This course will equip you to assess the nursing needs of patients in a variety of clinical settings and develop a greater understanding of mental health theory and clinical practice. Mental Health nursing demands knowledge, confidence, and abilities to care for patients successfully.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Mental Health Nursing will enhance your current nursing knowledge and abilities by developing mental health nursing methods and specialised skills. You will feel confident in your ability to provide care for patients.
The course is offered online and includes a requirement to work in a mental health setting under supervision while studying the course.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Details
Students will learn how to:
- Apply critical thinking processes, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to evaluate and administer nursing care delivered to patients within the healthcare system
- Critically review the roles, functions and the scope of practice of a nurse in mental health setting
- Demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for delivering excellent therapeutic treatment to patients in mental health settings
- Perform an assessment of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
- Recognize, evaluate, and use evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for clients in mental health settings
Course Aims
IHM’s mental health speciality course is a postgraduate course that may lead to a Master of Nursing by enrolling in a Master of Nursing course online or on campus. The course is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as practical knowledge and abilities.
Course Structure and Delivery
Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course. One core unit and two units of specialisation.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me?
Mental health nurses work in diverse roles and places, including:
- Adult, Child health and youth, and aged acute inpatient units
- Early Psychosis and Headspace
- Residential and non-residential rehabilitation programs
- Community-based teams that provide crisis response, assertive outreach and continuing care
- Emergency departments
- Forensic and justice system
- Primary care sector and community health centres
- Training, education and research
Gerontology Nursing
About the Course
The world’s population is ageing, with older members of the community forming a growing proportion of the total population. In response, this course will expand your skills in chronic conditions, dementia and end-of-life care for complex ageing populations.
The course will enhance your practise in modern health settings by providing evidence-based, safe, ethical, and professional treatment that complies with regulatory criteria. Additionally, this course will assist you in developing leadership skills and researching the scientific, psychological, and social elements of ageing.
The course is offered online and includes a requirement to work in aged care settings under supervision while studying the course.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Details
Students will learn how to:
- Apply critical thinking processes, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to the evaluation and administration of nursing care delivered to elderly patients within the healthcare systems
- Critically review the roles, functions and the scope of practice of the geriatric nurse in aged care settings
- Demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for delivering excellent therapeutic treatment to patients in aged care settings
- Perform an assessment of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
- Recognize, evaluate, and use evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for clients in gerontology or geriatric specilaisation settings
Course Aims
Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus. The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and abilities.
Course Structure and Delivery
Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course. One core unit and two units of specialisation.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me?
Gerontology nurses work in diverse roles and places, including:
- Acute and chronic units in hospital settings
- Community or residential facilities
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Senior centres
- Retirement communities and patients’ homes
Orthopaedic Nursing
About the Course
An orthopaedic nurse focuses on the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and associated traumatic conditions.
This course will enhance your current nursing knowledge and explores the impact of acute and chronic illness, differentiation of the range of musculoskeletal dysfunction associated with trauma and emphasises assessment and management strategies within both the adult and paediatric setting.
Students will examine the effect of acute and chronic sickness, differentiates the spectrum of musculoskeletal dysfunction associated with trauma, and emphasises evaluation and treatment options for both adults and children. This online course incorporates a range of learning styles into a virtual classroom, including case studies, multimedia, and discussion forums.
The Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing is intended for registered nurses who are currently working in a range of healthcare settings or those considering transitioning to the education and community health sectors. Through the examination and integration of theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practise, and practical nursing, this course strives to promote excellence in the delivery of nursing care.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
The program is delivered entirely through online learning, allowing students to access course materials, participate in discussions, and complete assessments remotely. This flexible study mode enables learners to progress at their own pace while balancing professional, personal, and academic commitments.
By offering a fully online learning experience, IHM ensures that nursing professionals—regardless of location or work schedule—can conveniently engage with the program and advance their careers without compromising their existing responsibilities.
Course Details
Students will learn how to:
- Apply critical thinking processes, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to the evaluation and administration of nursing care delivered to critically ill patients within healthcare settings
- Critically review the roles, functions and the scope of practice
- Demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for delivering excellent therapeutic treatment to patients
- Perform an assessment of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
- Recognize, evaluate, and use evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for clients
Course Aims
IHM’s orthopaedic nursing speciality course is a postgraduate course leading to a Master of Nursing course. Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus. The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and abilities.
Course Structure and Delivery
Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course. One core unit and two units of specialisation.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me?
Orthopaedics nurses work in diverse roles and places, including:
- Inpatient units in hospital settings – Surgical, Orthopaedic departments
- Trauma centres
- Speciality hospitals
- Community centres
- Rehabilitation centres
Diabetes Nursing
About the Course
Diabetes Specialist Nurses are crucial in providing good patient care and promoting self-care management in a variety of care settings.
This course provides a systematic introduction to the fundamentals of diabetes nursing, equipping students with the information and skills necessary to pursue a career as a Diabetes nurse in a variety of healthcare settings.
Students will examine the origins, risk factors, pathophysiology, symptoms, therapies, interprofessional care, psychosocial support, and nursing care of individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as well as their relatives and caregivers.
A fundamental aspect of this course is the focus on a person-centered approach to diabetic nursing, which will ensure the care of persons with diabetes (from children to older adults) in acute, chronic, aged care, disability, and rehabilitation healthcare settings.
Students will be encouraged to participate actively in class discussions and online discussions centred on simulated case studies and evaluations are used to facilitate the integration of the specialised information and abilities necessary for diabetic nursing practise in a hospital context.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Details
- Critically review the principles and scope of diabetes nursing in different healthcare settings.
- Identify the causes, risk factors, pathophysiology, manifestations, complications, interprofessional care and nursing care of DM (Type 1 and 2) in the adult client.
- Explore and implement an evidence-based and person-centred care approach to nursing assessments and management related to diabetic type 1 and 2 disorders and conditions.
- Critically examine the importance of the person-centred care approach to the needs of individuals’ and families in acute, chronic, aged care and rehabilitation settings.
Course Aims
Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus. The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and abilities.
Course Structure and Delivery
Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course. One core unit and two units of specialisation.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me?
- Pathway to Masters in Nursing and PhD Nursing
- Diabetes Nurse Educator
- Diabetes Research Nurse
- Diabetes Nurse Consultant
- Qualification may give opportunity to work collaboratively with endocrinologists, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
Palliative Care Nursing
About the Course
Nurses spend the greatest period of time with patients at the end of their lives and are uniquely placed to shape and improve the delivery of palliative care services in countries around the world.
This course provides a systematic introduction to palliative care nursing concepts, emphasising the information and skills necessary to perform as a palliative care nurse in an average life health care context.
A distinguishing feature of this course is its emphasis on a person-centred approach to palliative care nursing, which will ensure the assurance and safety of caring for people with end-of-life conditions in acute care units, palliative care units, specialist haematology and oncology units, as well as aged care and community settings.
Simulated case studies and evaluations are used to help students gain an awareness of the specialised information, clinical reasoning, and skills necessary to care for persons with end-of-life conditions and their families. Students will develop confidence in their ability to use specialised information and skills acquired in a life span health care context.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Aims
Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus. The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and abilities.
Course Structure and Delivery
Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course. One core unit and two units of specialisation.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me ?
Palliative care nurses work in diverse roles and places, including:
- Pathway to Masters in Nursing
- Palliative Care Registered Nurse
- Entry pathway to palliative care nursing setting ,managing patients with complex health needs
- Entry to find employment in Palliative Care Unit
- Finding roles in community setting providing palliative care
- Qualification gives you an opportunity to work as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Clinical Support Nurse (CSN), and with experience Associate Nurse Manager of a unit and Team leader role
Perioperative Nursing
About the Course
Perioperative nurses work with patients who are having operative or other invasive procedures. They help plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the surgical patient and may work closely with the patient, family members, and other health care professionals.
This course provides a structured introduction to the principles of perioperative nursing, laying the groundwork for the knowledge and skills necessary to practise as a perioperative nurse who provides client-centered care prior to, during, and after surgical and invasive procedures in a variety of healthcare settings (hospitals; day surgery centres; endoscopy suites).
A distinguishing element of this course is the focus on a person-centered approach to perioperative nursing, which will give advocacy, assurance, quality, and safety of care to clients who are unable to communicate throughout the surgical process.
Students will be encouraged to participate actively in class discussions or online forums centred on assigned case studies in order to apply and integrate theoretical content, using an evidence-based approach while assessing, collecting data, and implementing a care plan for individuals prior to, during, and after surgery in a surgical environment.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Details
- Critically review the principles, scope and components of Perioperative nursing in terms of nursing intervention and management in different healthcare settings.
- Explore and implement an evidence-based and person-centred care approach to nursing assessments and interventions related to clients before, during and after surgery.
- Critically discuss aspects of a team approach in meeting a client’s specific immediate individual person-centred needs before, during and after surgery.
- Critically examine the importance of the person-centred care approach to ethical-medico legal needs in an operative setting being conscious of the individual needs of clients from various cultural groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Course Aims
Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus. The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and abilities.
Course Structure and Delivery
Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course. One core unit and two units of specialisation.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me?
- Pathway to Masters in Nursing and PhD Nursing
- Qualification may give opportunity to work in surgical services departments, which encompass a broader range of perioperative care beyond the operating room
- Surgical Nurse Educator
- Perioperative Nurse Manager/Supervisor
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Perioperative Care
Renal Nursing
About the Course
Renal nursing is a specialised area of nursing practice that treats patients with kidney disease and educates both patients and families about treatment protocols. Renal nurses assume a wide range of responsibilities from clinical care to administration.
This course provides a systematic introduction to the concepts of Renal Nursing via the acquisition of the information and skills necessary to work as a person-centered care Renal nurse in a life span healthcare context.
Students will examine the critical necessity of a person-centered approach to meeting the needs of people and families in acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and nursing home settings, and examine nursing care for individuals from diverse cultural groups, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who need appropriate care.
A fundamental aspect of this course is the focus on a person-centred approach to Renal Nursing, which will ensure the treatment of persons with Renal diseases in acute, chronic, aged care, disability, and rehabilitation healthcare settings.
Students will participate in simulated case studies and examinations are used to help students understand the specialised information, clinical reasoning, and abilities necessary in this field of nursing. Students are expected to develop confidence in their ability to use the evidence-based specialised knowledge and skills acquired in a life span healthcare context.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.
Course Details
- Conduct a critical examination of the concepts and scope of Renal Nursing practise in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Determine the origins, risk factors, pathophysiology, symptoms, consequences, interprofessional care, and nursing care for clients with renal disease.
- Investigate and implement an evidence-based and person-centered care strategy to nursing evaluations and innovations involving renal illnesses and conditions; transplantation and dialysis management disorders and conditions.
Course Aims
The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and abilities. Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus.
Course Structure and Delivery
Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course – Renal Nursing Specialisation. One core unit and two units of specialisation.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
Where will this take me?
- Pathway to Masters in Nursing and PhD Nursing
- Transplant Coordinator
- Dialysis Nurse
- Nurse Educator
- Qualification may give opportunity to Work in a nephrology clinic, you may assist nephrologists in conducting assessments, managing chronic kidney disease, providing patient education, and monitoring treatment plans.