Federation University of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Health (Emergency Nursing) Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Address contemporary professional issues relevant to emergency nursing both locally and internationally.
Course overview
The new Graduate Certificate in Health (Emergency Nursing), offered online in combination with structured work-integrated learning as part of your ongoing employment, aims to address the specialised nursing workforce and skills shortage. Throughout this course, you will examine key aspects of emergency patient care and nursing practice while developing your analytical, leadership and communication skills.
This course is suitable for registered nurses practising in a clinical area and is considered commensurate with course learning objectives. Graduates may work in emergency departments and urgent care centres after successful completion. Graduates will engage critically with current debates in emergency nursing to develop an understanding of industry-based engagement.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
19th April, 2027
12th July, 2027
4th October, 2027
What you will study
Students must complete the following three units worth 60 credit points:
- Advanced Pathophysiology for Acute Care Nursing
- Advanced Health Assessment for Acute Care Nursing
- Principles of Care for the Emergency Patient
- Emergency Nursing Practice
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non-year 12)
- An applicant must have successfully completed a three-year Bachelor level qualification (or equivalent) in a related health cognate discipline area and be employed in at least 0.6 EFT in an emergency clinical setting.
Extra requirements
- Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health (Emergency Nursing) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to demonstrate current and satisfactory registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and a minimum of 0.5 EFT current and ongoing employment in an appropriate emergency clinical setting.
Applicants must supply a current resume with their application.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Associate or Unit Manager
- Critical Care Liaison Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Educator (Emergency Care)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (Emergency Care)
- Emergency Care Nurse
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $2,369 (Commonwealth Supported Place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 60 credit points (normally four units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.