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The health environment is constantly changingand the graduates of tomorrow need to be agentsfor change and improvement in health servicecare and delivery. UTS graduates are equipped

with the ability to face complex situations andlead with confidence in a global health context.Dean, Professor John Daly


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POSTGRADUATE OPTIONSFOR REGISTERED NURSES:

02 Think.Change.Do03 Inspired learning04 Preferred partner of the nursing profession05 Translating research into practice

MIDWIFERY

07 Graduate Diploma in Midwifery

NURSING

09 Master of Advanced Nursing majoring in:

10 Chronic and Complex Care, Ageing and Palliation11 Clinical12 Education13 Management14 Nurse Practitioner15 Primary Health Care16 Health Research17 No major18 Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing19 Graduate Certificates in Nursing:20 Advanced Nursing21 Acute Care Nursing

21 Critical Care Nursing22 Anaesthetics and Recovery Room Nursing22 Perioperative Nursing23 Paediatric Nursing23 Neonatal Nursing24 Child and Family Health Nursing

HEALTH

24 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching25 Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management26 Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management

RESEARCH

27 Research Degrees

HOW TO APPLY AND FEES

28 How to apply + info sessions28 Fees

This course guide is best suited to Registered Nurses and Midwives.For a full list of our postgraduate degree options including Health ServicesManagement, Public Health and Primary Health Care, visitwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/health
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DOCTORATE, PhD

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Postgraduate qualifications from UTSare highly respected. Some peopleinvest in further study because it isrequired for career progression. Othershave reached their preferred level butsimilarly want to increase their depth ofknowledge and experience so they cantake on work that is more challenging,stimulating and ultimately, rewarding.

Masters vs Grad CertFor many, a Masters degree is thequalification that will help you achieveyour goals. The 12 subject courseprovides you with the requisite skillsfor high level roles like Clinical NurseConsultant, or Nurse Unit Manager.You can mix and match majors,sub-majors and electives to createthe degree thats right for you.

For others, the focus is specialisationwhere a Graduate Certificate in an

area like Diabetes Education andManagement or Perioperative Nursingcan help you focus your expertise.

Flexible exit and entry pointsOur Masters degrees offer maximumflexibility. Exit after four subjects witha graduate certificate in your chosenspecialty, or after eight subjects witha graduate diploma providing youmeet the degree requirements.

Generally you can upgrade yourgraduate certificate to a graduatediploma or masters by completingadditional subjects. This can be a quickprogression, rolling up from one to

another, or after a period of absence.

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LEARNING.FUTURES

Our unique approach to learningreengineers subjects to enablestudents to experience a seamlessintegration of the best of online andface-to-face on campus learning.

Off campus, you will access digitalresources and undertake tasks ata time and place that suits you.

Each subject includes severalintensive study days on campus.UTS is in the midst of a $1 billionCity Campus redevelopment. As

striking as the designs are, it isntjust about what youll see on theoutside its as much, or more, aboutwhat it will enable on the inside.

Our active learning approach capitaliseson our state-of-the-art learningspaces. You are encouraged to applyyour knowledge through masterclasses and workshops facilitated byrecognised leaders in health. You willhave access to industry networks andopportunities to build real relationships

with a diverse range of colleagues.

UTS Model of Learning> Provides research-inspired andacademically rigorouslearning

> Integrates exposure to professionalpractice

> Encourages internationalmobilityand engagement

> Employs cutting-edge technology> Stimulates life-long learning

Your Learning Cycle> UTS helps you define and articulate

your individual learning goals.> You gain access to ideas and content,whether online or in innovativelearning spaces.

> Live case studies and engagementwith mentors allow you to makesense of, and test, your ideas.

> Academics, leading professionals andyour peers provide feedbackon thestrength of your learning.

> Finally, youll reflecton what youvelearnt and how youve progressed,

which will position to set newlearning goals.

UTS Graduate AttributesUTS have worked with Industry partnersto develop sets of graduate attributesfor each course to ensure you graduateready for your chosen future themoment you walk out the door. Theseattributes inform our teaching, learningand assessment practices and enableyou to work and thrive within complexand ever-changing work environments.

UTS graduates:

Critical Thinking

Are reflective criticalthinkers who contributeto practice, policy, andresearch to enhance healthcare and health outcomes

LeadershipAre effective, collaborativeand responsive leaders

AccountabilityAre socially, culturallyand ethically accountable

and consider health carein a global context

CommunicationCommunicate appropriatelyand consistently indiverse situations

Professional QualitiesEmbody the professionalqualities appropriate tothe scope of their role

Indigenous Cultural RespectDemonstrate professionalcultural competency whichcontributes to the healthand wellbeing of IndigenousAustralians, inclusive ofphysical, social, emotionaland spiritual wellness

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UTS has a long-standing reputationas a preferred partner of both industryand international institutions. TheFaculty continues this tradition toensure that our courses and researchare globally and professionally relevantand have a positive impact on healthpractice and service capability.

Deans IndustryAdvisory Board

> Associate Professor Beth KotzeDirector MHCYP (Mental Health Children & Young People),Mental Health Drug and AlcoholOffice, Ministry of Health

> Ms Elizabeth ChathamExecutive Director, Woman, Youthand Children Division ACT Health

> Ms Bernadette (Berne) GibbonsManaging Director APACSlainte Healthcare

> Ms Ann BrassilCEO

Family Planning NSW

> Professor Martha N Hill, PhD, RNDean Emerita, Professor of Nursing,Medicine and Public HealthThe John Hopkins UniversitySchool of Nursing

> Ms Elizabeth KoffActing Deputy Secretary,Strategy & ResourcesMinistry of Health

> Mr Robert Mills

Chief Executive OfficerTresillian

> Ms Susan PearceChief Nursing & Midwifery OfficerNSW Health

> Adjunct Professor Debra ThomsChief Executive OfficerAustralian College of Nursing

> Mr Robert WellsDeputy CEO and Head,Research AssetsSax Institute

International Teaching and

Research Partnerships> Kings College, London, UK> University of Toronto, Canada> University of California, SanFrancisco, USA

> University of California, LosAngeles, USA

> Johns Hopkins University, USA> Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hong Kong

> Mahidol University and Chiang MaiUniversity, Thailand

> Huangzhou University of Science &Technology(HUST), China

> Three of the 12 Australian Fellows inthe American Academy of Nursingare UTS academics

PREFERRED PARTNER OFTHE NURSING PROFESSION

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UTS was rated ERA 5 which is 5/5(Well Above World Standard) forNursing, Midwifery and SportsScience research in the AustralianGovernments 2012 Excellencein Research Australia ratings.

The Faculty has five Research Centres:

> Australian Research Centre inComplementary and IntegrativeMedicine

> Centre for Cardiovascular &Chronic Care

> WHO Collaborating Centre forNursing, Midwifery & HealthDevelopment

> Centre for Health ServicesManagement

> Centre for Midwifery, Child &Family Health

The faculty is a key partner inThe Sydney Alliance for Healthcare,Research and Training (SAHRT)with Faculty of Medicine UNSWand Local Health Districts.

The Alliance includes 4 Academic

Health Science Centres:

> St Vincents Hospital ResearchPrecinct

> St George/Sutherland AcademicHealth Science Centre

> The South-West Sydney Academic

Health Science Centre> The Health-Science Alliance based at

the University of New South Wales(UNSW) Randwick Campus

For more information visithealth.uts.edu.au

TRANSLATING RESEARCHINTO PRACTICE

UTS is internationally renowned forits strength in nursing, midwiferyand health services research. Thefaculty are committed to collaborativeresearch that has a real impact onthe health of communities, with afocus on innovative research thatimproves practice and informs policy.

As a World Health OrganisationCollaborating Centre for Nursing,Midwifery and Health Development,the Faculty is part of an international

health care network and supports WHOobjectives for global public health.

Closer to home, UTS: Healthacademics have developed strongand ongoing research partnershipsincluding, sub-acute, communityand aged care facilities.

Students seeking to undertake a higherdegree by research will have access toa range of exciting degree opportunitiesthat integrate research and practice,preparing them for careers in industry,

academia, teaching or management.
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GRADUATE DIPLOMAIN MIDWIFERYwww.uts.edu.au/course/c07070

(This course is not offered to international students)

UAC Course Code:940805

UTS Course Code:C07070

Duration:14 months

Location:City campus

Teaching Mode:Students canexpect to be on campus for classesone day per week and for a six dayworkshop in February 2016. You willalso be in paid employment four

days per week for twelve months.Intake:February with applicationprocess starting in the previous June

Additional entry requirements:Applicants are required to secureconcurrent midwifery employmentthrough the NSW Ministry of Health,Nursing and Midwifery Officeusing the MID-START process.

Further Study Opportunities:Master of Primary Health Care

This course is designed forregistered nurses who want tobecome a registered midwife.

The program provides studentswith a broad theoretical knowledgecovering professional, sociopoliticaland ethicolegal issues related tothe family, and research skillsthat enhance midwifery practiceand interpersonal processes.

Concurrent employment as a studentmidwife in an accredited midwiferyunit is a key requirement for entry intothis course. As part of your clinicalpractice you will have the opportunityto work and learn from experiencedmidwives committed to supporting andeducating students in the profession.

Allison CumminsCourse CoordinatorBN, RM, M Adult EdMember, Australian College of MidwivesEmail: [email protected]
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MASTER OF ADVANCEDNURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c04228

UAC Course Code:seefollowing major pages


Duration:1.5 years full timeor 3 years part time


Teaching Mode:Subjects are offeredin a mix of online study and on-campus master classes that provide

both flexibility and valuable face toface learning and collaboration.

Flexible exit and entry points:You can enter or exit this courseat graduate diploma (8 subjects)or graduate certificate (4 subjects)stage, providing you meet therequirements of each degree.

The UTS Master of Advanced Nursingis My Master of Nursing. Theflexible structure allows you to mixand match majors, sub majors andelectives to design the degree thatbest suits your career aspirations.

Highly respected by employersand clinicians alike, the 12 subjectmasters is designed for passionatenurses who want to influence positivechange in health care. It allows you todevelop a set of skills and knowledgespecific to nursing that will enableyou to lead improvement in personcentred care and patient outcomes,whether it is through advancedpractice, education or research.

The UTS Master of Advanced Nursingand its range of majors have beendeveloped with our key stakeholdergroup which includes Educators,CNCs, NUMs, Directors of Nursing andconsumers. This ensures that graduateattributes are professionally relevantand meet both current and future needsof employers and the community.

This course has been rated asexcellent by current students inuniversity satisfaction surveys forthe past four years. This is in largepart due to our engaging masterclasses that encourage feedback,debate and a scholarly community.

To design your Master of AdvancedNursing, visit www.mymn.uts.edu.au

MAJORS (CHOOSE 1) SUBMAJORS (CHOOSE 1) ELECTIVES

EDUCATIONCLINICAL

MANAGEMENT

NURSE PRACTITIONER

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

CHRONIC AND COMPLEX CARE, AGEING

AND PALLIATION

HEALTH RESEARCH

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ACUTE CARE NURSINGCRITICAL CARE NURSING

ANAESTHETICS & RECOVERY ROOM NURSING

PERIOPERATIVE NURSING

PAEDIATRIC NURSING

NEONATAL NURSING

CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH NURSING

DIABETES EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT

CLINICAL TEACHING

CLINICAL MANAGEMENT

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Over 45 to choose from. Number of choices andavailability depends on major and sub-majorselected.

Dr Louise HickmanMPH, PhD, RN

Dr Caleb FergusonBScN, MHlth, PhD, RN

Directors of Postgraduate Nursing StudiesEmail: [email protected]

The UTS Master of Advanced Nursing is unique in that it effectively allowsstudents to design their own course. With the diverse range of careeropportunities available to nurses, we think its crucial that studentsare able to choose the path that best suits their aspirations.

UTS courses are underpinned by active learning models withseamless integration of online study and master classes on-campus.This provides our students with a superior learning experiencethat result in a deeper understanding of complex concepts.
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Master of Advanced Nursing

CHRONIC AND COMPLEXCARE, AGEING AND PALLIATIONwww.uts.edu.au/course/c04228



Career Opportunities: This versatilemajor will be valued in almost all adultclinical settings. It will prepare youfor leadership roles including ClinicalNurse Specialist, Clinical NurseConsultant and Nursing Manager.

About the major: As our populationages, co-morbidities and complexityare increasing exponentially. Thereis a growing need in all adult healthcare settings for nurses with expertknowledge in complex and chronic careas it relates to ageing and palliation.

This course will help you to furtherdevelop your expertise in assessmentof complex cases and provide you withthe skills to lead patient advocacy.

Sub-majors:You can match thismajor with any of our 11 clinical sub-majors. For subject details, see therelevant graduate certificate page.

SUBJECTS (PROVIDED AS SAMPLE PARTTIME STUDY PLAN)

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SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 1

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 2

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 3

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 4

(OR CHOOSE 4 ELECTIVES)

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92790 EVIDENCEBASED PRACTICE

92606 NURSING LEADERSHIP IN CONTEMPORARY HEALTH CARE

96023 NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE

CBK91062 ELECTIVE 1

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96727 PALLIATIVE CARE

92612 RESEARCH IN HEALTH

96726 CARING FOR AN OLDER PERSON

CBK91062 ELECTIVE 2

To design your Master of Advanced Nursing and receive a sample study plan by email, visit www.mymn.uts.edu.au

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CLINICALwww.uts.edu.au/course/c04228



Career Opportunities: The Clinicalmajor is a transferable qualificationthat is best for acute settings,preparing you for expanded careeropportunities in the areas of CNS,CNC, NUM and Director of Nursing.

About the major: If you want aleadership role in nursing then thisis the qualification that can make ithappen. Building on your existingskills, the Clinical major will broadenyour understanding of the structureand complexities of nursing systems.

There is also a focus on innovativeevidence based practice whichwill enable you to lead improvednursing practice at all levels.

By extending your capabilities andintroduce strategic concepts, thiscourse will empower you to takeon the challenges and complexityof leadership in nursing.



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92608 ADVANCED ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS

92609 PHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPIES IN ADVANCED PRACTICE

92894 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE

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Career Opportunities: The Educationmajor equips you for a wide rangeof careers in education includingClinical Educator, Clinical Facilitator,Lecturer, specialist roles inpractice and community nursing,NUM or Director of Nursing.

About the major: The Educationmajor is a focused course for nurseswho are passionate about educationand helping patients, colleaguesand nursing students develop theirknowledge and improve their practice.

This course goes beyond genericeducation degrees, combining clinicaland education subjects to provide youwith specialist knowledge that healthindustry employers particularly value.

Building on your existing skills, thecourse will deepen your knowledge ofadult education theory and practice.You will learn how to use processesto build capacity at all levels of thenursing workforce and lead bothnursing and patient education.

Sub-majors:You can match thismajor with 10 clinical sub-majors*.For subject details, see the relevantgraduate certificate page.

* Students cannot choose Clinical TeachingSub-major due to overlapping subjects.



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SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 2

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 3

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 4


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92848 FACILITATION OF CLINICAL LEARNING

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92607 EDUCATION FOR PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

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MANAGEMENTwww.uts.edu.au/course/c04228



Career Opportunities: Managementroles such as Nurse Unit Manager,Practice Manager or othermanagement level roles acrossthe full range of health settings.

About the major: This course isdesigned for nurses who are aspiring tomanagement positions, as well as forthose already in a role of their choicewho wish to deepen their knowledgeand expertise through formal study.

The subject matter goes beyondgeneric management degrees,combining clinical and managementsubjects to provide you with specialistknowledge that health industryemployers particularly value.

You will build on your existing clinicalknowledge to gain the skills neededto effectively manage and planresources in a health context. Amongstother things you will learn how tomanage change in the workplace,promote an effective organisationalculture, provide leadership to staffdelivering quality care and bettermanage information and resources.



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92847 PLANNING AND EVALUATING HEALTH SERVICES

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NURSE PRACTITIONERwww.uts.edu.au/course/c04228



Subject Coordinator: Keryn Jones

Email: [email protected]


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SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 1

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 2

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 3

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 4


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92608 ADVANCED ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS


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98727 QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES IN ADVANCED PRACTICE

92611 COMPLEX CASE MANAGEMENT

98728 LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY AND ROLE DEVELOPMENT IN ADVANCED PRACTICE


Career Opportunities: NursePractitioner roles across acute, sub-acute and community health settings.

About the major: Our newly revisedcurriculum addresses both currentand future needs of the rapidlydeveloping Nurse Practitionerprofession. The course is designedto provide accomplished nurseswith the knowledge and skills foradvanced and extended practicein their area of speciality.

As a graduate, you will be able tomake a significant contribution toprofessional nursing at an elite level.

Additional Entry Requirements:> A minimum of five years full-time

equivalent (FTE) experience as aRegistered Nurse, including threeyears FTE as a Registered Nurse in aspeciality area and one year FTE at an

advanced practice level in the relevantspeciality are of practice.

> Postgraduate qualification in aspeciality field that has prepared thestudent for advanced practice (eitheras a pre-requisite or integrated intothis masters degree)

> Active involvement in a professionalorganisation and contribution tothe ongoing development of theprofession

> Confirmed support for the applicantto complete all professionalexperience requirements of thecourse

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PRIMARY HEALTH CAREwww.uts.edu.au/course/c04228



Career Opportunities: This courseprepares students for leadershiproles in primary health care nursingincluding as managers, planners,clinicians or researchers.

About the major: Delivery of excellentprimary health care (PHC) is a coreaspect of health policy throughoutthe world. This course provides theknowledge and expertise studentsrequire in order to adapt and workeffectively in the front line of healthcareregardless of the current framework.

It provides students with acontemporary, industry-relevanteducation in primary health care(PHC) that promotes improvedcoordination of continuity of care

for patients. In particular, coursecontent enables students to developskills in developing an equity-basedapproach to planning and managinghealth services in communities.

This course is suitable for those alreadyworking in PHC who want to enhancetheir knowledge and skill, as well asfor those seeking a career changeinto PHC practice or management.

Sub-majors:You can match this majorwith any of our 11 clinical sub-majors.However we recommend DiabetesEducation and Management, Child andFamily Health. For subject details, seethe relevant graduate certificate page.


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SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 2

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 3

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 4


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HEALTH RESEARCHwww.uts.edu.au/course/c04228



Career Opportunities:The HealthResearch major meets entryrequirements for doctoral study at UTS.Graduates are also well prepared forroles in academic or clinical research,as a CNC or in other leadership rolessuch as those in the Ministry of Healthor other government departments.

About the major: The Master ofAdvanced Nursing in Health Researchis designed for nurses who want topursue a career in research or whohave an interest in investigating aspecific topic related to their work.

Combining clinical and researchcoursework subjects and a dissertation,this course is a comprehensiveintroduction to academic healthresearch and meets entry requirementsfor doctoral study (PhD) at UTS.



YEAR1

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 1

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 2

SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 3SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 4


YEAR2




92296 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND POPULATION HEALTH

YEAR3

COMPLETE A DISSERTATION

98725 DISSERTATION IN HEALTH RESEARCH 1

98726 DISSERTATION IN HEALTH RESEARCH 2


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NO MAJORwww.uts.edu.au/course/c04228



Career Opportunities: A widerange of leadership opportunitiesdepending on subjects chosen.

About the major: This major is bestsuited to people who are coming toUTS seeking a particular combinationof subjects that is not offered throughone of the majors. As our most flexibleoption, you can mix and match froma large range of elective subjectsto suit your individual needs.

This course may also be suitable forpeople who are seeking significantamount of credit recognition forprior postgraduate study.



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CBK91063 ELECTIVE 2

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CBK91063 ELECTIVE 4


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UAC Course Code:

UTS Course Code:c07044

Duration:1 year full timeor 2 years part time


Teaching Mode:Subjects are offeredin a mix of online study and on-campus master classes that provideboth flexibility and valuable face to

face learning and collaboration.Flexible exit and entry options:Youcan enter or exit at Graduate Certificatelevel after 4 subjects providing youmeet the degree requirements. As agraduate of this course you only needto complete 4 more subjects to receivea Master of Advanced Nursing.

Career Opportunities:As agraduate of this course you willbe equipped to take on leadershiproles and actively contribute toimproving nursing practice.

About the major: This course combinescore subjects and electives with those inyour chosen clinical specialty to provideyou with the opportunity to develop andextend your knowledge, specialisedskills and clinical competencies. Itis a great stepping stone for peoplewho want to expand their careeropportunities and influence positivechange in the workplace but are unsureabout committing to a Masters degree.


YEAR1


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SUBMAJOR SUBJECT 4


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CBK91062 ELECTIVE 1

CBK91062 ELECTIVE 2

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Duration:1 year part time


Teaching Mode:Subjects are offeredin a mix of online study and on-campus master classes that provideboth flexibility and valuable face toface learning and collaboration.

Further study opportunities:GraduateCertificates in nursing articulate into

other postgraduate nursing degrees.As a graduate, you will only need tocomplete four more subjects to receivea Graduate Diploma in AdvancedNursing or eight more subjects toreceive a Master of Advanced Nursing.

Career Opportunities: You will developthe skills and knowledge neededfor advanced practice and rolessuch as Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Clinical accreditation programs:Certain local health districts andhospitals offer Clinical AccreditationPrograms, commonly known asCAPs. Each CAP is related to oneparticular specialty area (e.g. criticalcare CAP, childrens CAP).

Certain CAPs are recognised forsubject exemptions from relevantgraduate certificates. If you havecompleted, or are completing aCAP, you may be exempt from theSpecialty Clinical Practice subject.

For more information visit www.uts.eduau/future-students/health/essential-information/credit-recognition/clinical-accreditation-programs

GRADUATECERTIFICATES

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UTS offers 11 specialist GraduateCertificates for Registered Nurses.As your first step in postgraduateeducation, they are designed toprovide you with the opportunityto gain the knowledge, expertiseand competencies for advancedpractice in your nursing specialtyarea. The course of your choice

will encourage you to build on yourexperience and think critically.

> Advanced Nursing> Acute Care Nursing> Critical Care Nursing> Paediatric Nursing> Child And Family Health Nursing> Neonatal Nursing> Clinical Teaching> Clinical Management> Diabetes Education and Management

> Anaesthetics & Recovery Room> Perioperative
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92713 HEALTH BREAKDOWN

92869 SPECIALTY CLINICAL PRACTICE (OR CAP)

CBK91062 ELECTIVE 1

CBK91062 ELECTIVE 2

SUBJECTS

Graduate Certificate in

ADVANCED NURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11246

ELECTIVE OPTIONS

92608 ADVANCED ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

92894 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE

92295 ADVANCED HEALTH SERVICES PLANNING

92902 CARE OF THE ACUTELY ILL CHILD

92878 CARE OF THE CHILD IN ILLNESS AND DISABILITY

96726 CARING FOR AN OLDER PERSON*

92934 CLINICAL MANAGEMENT IN DIABETES

92919 COMPLEX CRITICAL CARE

92616 CORE CONCEPTS IN ACUTE CARE NURSING

92905 DIMENSIONS OF ANAESTHESIA NURSING

92617 EARLY INTERVENTIONS IN ACUTE CARE NURSING




92620 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTICE

92881 FOUNDATIONS OF PERIOPERATIVE NURSING

92918 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING

92760 FUNDAMENTALS OF POSTANAESTHESIARECOVERY NURSING


92721 HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION


92297 HEALTH SYSTEMS AND CHANGE

92022 IMPROVING QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE

92895 ISSUES IN NEONATAL CARE

98728 LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ROLEDEVELOPMENT IN ADVANCED PRACTICE

96022 LEADERSHIP IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

92932 MANAGEMENT FOR CLINICIANS

92603 MANAGING QUALITY, RISK AND COST IN HEALTH CARE

96023 NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE*

92887 ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

96727 PALLIATIVE CARE*

92871 PERINATAL DEVELOPMENT

92021 PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH


92847 PLANNING AND EVALUATING HEALTH SERVICES

92050 POLICY, POWER AND POLITICS IN HEALTH CARE

92845 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN DIABETES

96725 PRINCIPLES OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

92946 PROJECT PART A

92947 PROJECT PART B

98727 QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES IN ADVANCED PRACTICE

92026 REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH:A POPULATION HEALTH APPROACH*

92869 SPECIALTY CLINICAL PRACTICE

92882 TECHNIQUES IN PERIOPERATIVE NURSING

92917 USING HEALTH CARE DATA FOR DECISION MAKING

For detailed course and subject descriptions visit www.uts.edu.au/course/c11246



Course coordinators

E: [email protected] Course Code:940831UTS Course Code:C11246

This course option is the most flexible and providesyou with the knowledge and skills for a specialist roleas an advanced nurse at graduate certificate level.

You can choose two electives allowing you to tailoryour subjects to your specialty area or role.

The knowledge, skills and expertise gained willenable you to enhance the quality of care forpatients and their families, using evidence to makeinformed decisions about nursing practice.

*New subject
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UAC Course Code:940885UTS Course Code:C11201

Special notes:This course gives credit for ClinicalAccreditation programs (CAP) from Northern Sydneylocal health district and Concord Hospital.www.health.uts.edu.au/courses-subjects/caps.html

Special entry requirements:Access to anacute care nursing clinical setting.


Special notes:This course gives credit forClinical Accreditation programs (CAP) fromNorthern Sydney local health district, Sydneylocal health district, Westmead Private Hospitalor North Shore Private Hospital. www.health.uts.edu.au/courses-subjects/caps.html

Special entry requirements:Access to acritical care nursing clinical setting

Suzy Ladanyi

Subject CoordinatorGradCertHEd, MN (Critical Care)Member, Australian Collegeof Critical Care NursesE: [email protected]

Professor Doug ElliottSubject coordinatorBAppSc(Nurs), MAppSc (Nursing), PhDLife Member, Australian College of CriticalCare NursesE: [email protected]

92616 CORE CONCEPTS IN ACUTE CARE NURSING


92617 EARLY INTERVENTIONS IN ACUTE CARE NURSING


SUBJECTS

92918 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING


92919 COMPLEX CRITICAL CARE


SUBJECTS


ACUTE CARE NURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11201


CRITICAL CARE NURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11118

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Course coordinators

E: [email protected]

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Special notes:This course gives credit for ClinicalAccreditation programs (CAP) from Northern

Sydney local health district, Sydney local healthdistrict and North Shore Private Hospital. www.health.uts.edu.au/courses-subjects/caps.html

Special entry requirements:Access toa perioperative clinical setting.

92881 FOUNDATIONS OF PERIOPERATIVE NURSING

92869 SPECIALTY CLINICAL PRACTICE OR CAP

92882 TECHNIQUES IN PERIOPERATIVE NURSING


SUBJECTS


PERIOPERATIVE NURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11116

Marika Jenkins

Course CoordinatorBN (UTS), MN (UTS)E: [email protected]

The course offers operating theatre nursesa friendly and exciting group dynamicin which to learn advanced skills.


Special notes:This course is offered every twoyears the next intake is Semester 1, 2017

This course gives credit for Clinical Accreditationprograms (CAP) from Northern Sydney local healthdistrict and North Shore Private Hospital.www.health.uts.edu.au/courses-subjects/caps.html

Special entry requirements:Access to ananaesthetics and recovery room clinical setting

Marika Jenkins

Course CoordinatorBN (UTS), MN (UTS)E: [email protected]

This course is one of only a few in Australiathat concentrates on the specialty ofAnaesthetics and Recovery Room Nursing.

92905 DIMENSIONS OF ANAESTHESIA NURSING

92760 FUNDAMENTALS OF POSTANAESTHESIA RECOVERY NURSING


SUBJECTS


CBK90056 ELECTIVE

SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:


ANAESTHETICS ANDRECOVERY ROOM NURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11117
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Special notes:This course is offered every twoyears the next intake is Semester 1, 2017

92871 PERINATAL DEVELOPMENT


92895 ISSUES IN NEONATAL CARE


SUBJECTS


NEONATALNURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11196

Dr Janet Green

Course CoordinatorRN, DipAppSc (Syd), BHSc (Syd), C&FHN(Tresillian), GC Paediatric Nursing (IntensiveCare), MA e-learning (UTS), MBioethics(UTS), MN (Syd), PhD (Flin Uni)E:[email protected]

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Special notes:This course gives credit forClinical Accreditation programs (CAP) fromSydney Childrens Hospital Network (Randwickand Westmead campuses). www.health.uts.edu.au/courses-subjects/caps.html

Special entry requirements:Access to achildrens nursing clinical setting.

92878 CARE OF THE CHILD IN ILLNESS AND DISABILITY


92902 CARE OF THE ACUTELY ILL CHILD


SUBJECTS


PAEDIATRIC NURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11194

Dr Janet Green

Course CoordinatorRN, DipAppSc (Syd), BHSc (Syd), C&FHN(Tresillian), GC Paediatric Nursing(Intensive Care), MA e-learning (UTS),MBioethics (UTS), MN (Syd), PhD (Flin Uni)E:[email protected]

Because children are so different, theyneed quality care given by specialisedand educated paediatric nurseswho also care for the family.

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Special notes:This course is offered in conjunctionwith Tresillian Family Care Centres. You willundertake a clinical practicum to consolidateyour learning and introduce you to child andfamily health nursing practice. The clinicalprogram offers up to 120 hours of experience.Check course web page for details.

Prizes:The Tresillian Family Care Centres Child

& Family Health Nursing Prize for AcademicExcellence, with a cash component of $500, isawarded annually to the student who achievesthe highest average mark in this degree.

92613 PRINCIPLES OF CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH NURSING

92614 CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH NURSING 1

92615 CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH NURSING 2

92620 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTICE

SUBJECTS


CHILD AND FAMILYHEALTH NURSINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11200

Nikki Brown

Course CoordinatorDipNurs (ATI), MN (UTS), MN (Honours)Member, Royal College of Nursing,AustraliaE: [email protected]

Graduates gain essential skills andknowledge to enter the discipline of childand family health, working with families ina strengths based, partnership model.




Location:City Campus

Mode of delivery:Subjects are offeredas a mix of online study and on-campus master classes that provide




SUBJECTS


OR

CBK90056 ELECTIVE

CHOOSE ONE:


CLINICAL TEACHINGwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11195

Dr Janet GreenCourse CoordinatorRN, DipAppSc (Syd), BHSc (Syd),C&FHN (Tresillian), GC PaediatricNursing (Intensive Care), MA e-learning(UTS), MBioethics (UTS), MN (Syd), PhD(Flin Uni)E:[email protected]

both flexibility and valuable face toface learning and collaboration.

Further study opportunities:Graduatesof this course who are registered nursescan complete four further subjects andreceive a Graduate Diploma in AdvancedNursing or eight further subjects andreceive Master of Advanced Nursing.

This course is designed to providecurrent or aspiring nursing andmidwifery educators with the skillsto deliver quality teaching in clinicalsettings. Underpinned by the principlesof adult learning, this course providesyou with a portable qualification andskills that are highly sought afterin many health care settings.
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UAC Course Code:940845 Sydney based master classes940890 Brisbane basedmaster classes



Location:UTS City Campus inSydney or University Of QueenslandSt Lucia Campus in Brisbane.

Mode of delivery:All subjects are

offered via mixed mode and learningmaterial is available online (basiccomputer literacy is required).Participation in two on-campusblock workshops and completionof 40 hours of supervised clinicalexperience is also required.

Professional recognition:Uponsuccessful completion of the course,Registered Nurses (RN or DivisionOne), Registered Midwives, AccreditedPractising Dieticians, Registered

Medical Practitioners, RegisteredPharmacists, Registered Podiatrists,Accredited Exercise Physiologists andRegistered Physiotherapists can gain

92934 CLINICAL MANAGEMENT IN DIABETES

92721 HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

92845 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN DIABETES

93006 CLINICAL PRACTICE IN DIABETES

SUBJECTS


DIABETES EDUCATIONAND MANAGEMENTwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11115

Dr Rebecca Disler

Course CoordinatorBSc, BN, PDAP, MSc(Research), PhDE: [email protected]

Diabetes Educators are extremelyvaluable to patients living with this

chronic illness. As a graduate youllbe well-prepared to develop effectiveself-management strategies thatencourage empowerment. Knowingthat youve helped someone betterunderstand their condition and improvetheir quality of life is a great feeling.

Credentialed Diabetes Educator statusauthorised by the Australian DiabetesEducators Association (ADEA).

Prizes: The Diabetes NSW HighAchiever Prize, with a cash componentof $500, is awarded annually to theNSW based student who achievesthe highest average mark for thetheoretical components of this degree.

Special application requirements:

Applicants must have at leastone years full-time professionalemployment in their health-relateddiscipline, part of which has been ina diabetes-related clinical area. Itis assumed that applicants have abasic knowledge of the practice ofdiabetes education and management.

Further study opportunities:Eligiblegraduates can complete four furthersubjects to receive a GraduateDiploma or eight further subjectsto receive a Masters in AdvancedNursing or Primary Health Care.

This multidisciplinary course builds onyour clinical experience and provides

you with the knowledge and skills fora career in diabetes education andmanagement in a variety of settings.

You will have strong involvementwith academics and clinicians frommajor teaching hospitals, diabetescentres and Australian DiabetesCouncil (NSW) or Diabetes Australia(Queensland) and complete 40 hoursof supervised clinical placement.

Adult learning principles are discussedin the context of theories of healthbehaviour and the implicationsthese have for practice. You willexamine the systems in place toprevent and manage diabetes with anemphasis on the self-managementmodel of care and build on yourexisting skills to develop an in-depthknowledge specific to the aetiologyand pathophysiology of diabetes.

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Dr Jen Bichel-FindlayDirector, Health Services ManagementDAppSc (N Ed), BAppSc (Nurs),GDipN(QUT), MPH (QUT), MN (UTS), HScD(USYD)Fellow, Australian College of NursingFellow, Australasian College of HealthInformaticsMember, Healthcare Information andManagement Systems SocietyAssociate Fellow, Australasian Collegeof Health Services ManagementMember, Healthcare InformaticsSociety of AustraliaE:[email protected]




Mode of delivery:Subjects areoffered as a mix of online study andon-campus master classes thatprovide flexibility and valuable faceto face learning and collaboration.


HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENTwww.uts.edu.au/course/c11107

Further study opportunities:Graduatesof this course can complete fourfurther subjects and receive a GraduateDiploma or eight further subjects andreceive a Masters in Health ServicesManagement or 12 further subjectsand receive a Master of HealthServices Management and Planning.

92638 FOUNDATIONS OF THE AUSTRALIANHEALTHCARE SYSTEM

92917 USING HEALTH CARE DATA FOR DECISION MAKING

CBK90948 ELECTIVE

CBK90948 ELECTIVE

SUBJECTS


92603 MANAGING QUALITY, RISK ANDCOST IN HEALTH CARE

92887 ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

92050 POLICY, POWER AND POLITICS IN HEALTH CARE

ELECTIVE CHOICES

This course is an introduction tohealth services management andaims to expand your future careeropportunities by developing yourknowledge and skills, which leadsto an enhanced capacity to managehealth services in a variety of settings.

You will be exposed to academic andindustry leaders who will share theirexperience and knowledge to facilitateinsight into the contemporary healthservice management environment.
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PhDwww.uts.edu.au/courses/c02024

UTS course code:C02024

Duration:4 years or 8 years part time

Admission requirements:A UTS recognisedMasters (Research) or Bachelors degree with firstor second class honours (division 1), or an equivalentor higher qualification or work experience.

Applicants are also required to submit a researchproposal and have the agreement of a suitable supervisorat the time of application. For more information onadmission requirements, scholarships and how toapply visit www.uts.edu.au/courses/c02024

The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree requiringan original and significant contribution to knowledge ina defined field of study. This can be through the writing

of a thesis or through publication. To view the list ofsupervisors and their areas of research visit www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/future-researchers

RESEARCH DEGREES

Health Services and Practice research is a strength at UTS with a focus oncollaborative and interdisciplinary research; innovative technological approaches;commitment to researcher development and strengthening the relationshipbetween research and teaching and learning. www.hsp.uts.edu.au

Master of Nursing (Research)www.uts.edu.au/courses/c03048UTS course code:c03048

Master of Midwifery (Research)www.uts.edu.au/courses/c03049

UTS course code:c03049

Duration: 2 years or 4 years part time

Admission requirements:A UTS recognised bachelorsdegree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submittedother evidence of general and professional qualificationsthat demonstrates potential to pursue graduate researchstudies. Applicants for the Master of Nursing or Midwifery(Research) are required to be registered in their areaof practice. Applicants are also required to submit aresearch proposal and have the agreement of a suitablesupervisor at the time of application. For more information

on admission requirements, scholarships and how toapply visit the relevant course webpage listed above.

A Masters by Research is designed for people who want topursue a research career or investigate an area of interest butdo not have previous qualifications or experience in research.To view the list of supervisors and their areas of research visitwww.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/future-researchers

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Elizabeth SullivanAssociate Dean of Research

At UTS Health, we aim to develop the research leadersof the future. As part of your research degree, youwill have the opportunity to work with researcherswho are recognised leaders in their fields.

UTS Health conducts innovative and impact drivenresearch across a broad spectrum of health disciplines.Our research is informed by a commitment to addresshealth inequity through working in partnership withthe health sector, industry, governments, practitionersand the community. The overarching objective ofour research is to make real impact on the healthof populations through research innovation.

Dr Phillip Newton

Director, HDR Students

BN(Hons), PhDE: [email protected]

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Local applicantsHow to applyYou can submit your applications forpostgraduate coursework:

>In person at one of our PostgraduateInfo SessionsFor more information visit:health.uts.edu.au/future

>Online through the UniversitiesAdmissions Centre (UAC)

uac.edu.auor call 02 9752 0200Admission requirementsAdmission requirements vary fromcourse to course. For detailedinformation, refer to the coursewebsite link on each page.

First semester closing dates:First round 30 October 2015Final closing date 29 January 2016

Second semester closing dates#:First round 31 May 2016Final closing date 30 June 2016

FeesFor more information on postgraduatefees visit fees.uts.edu.au

FEE-HELPFEE-HELP is a government loanscheme that assists eligible localstudents to pay their tuition fees.For details visit: studyassist.gov.au

Using FEE-HELP means you do nothave to pay your tuition fees up front.You can inform your employer that youhave a FEE-HELP loan and they willwithhold your payments through thePAYG tax system.

For information about FEE-HELPplease contact: Tel: 1800 020 108 orvisit: studyassist.gov.au

If your postgraduate degree is related toyour employment, your tuition fees maybe tax deductible. For more information,contact your financial adviser or theAustralian Tax Office (ATO) ato.gov.au

ScholarshipsA range of scholarships are available tostudents who study with UTS: Health.Visit uts.edu.au/future-students/healthfor details.

International applicantsPlease note this guide is not intended

for International students and not allcourses are available to internationalstudents.

Course information for internationalstudents is available in the relevantUTS: International Course Guide andonline at: uts.edu.au/international/

Applicants who are not citizens orpermanent residents of Australia orcitizens of New Zealand must apply asinternational students directly throughUTS International.

Free call within Australia: 1800 774 816Tel outside Australia: (+61 3) 9627 4816Email: [email protected]

Web:uts.edu.au/international

English language proficiency

If your previous studies wereundertaken in an overseas country youmay need to provide evidence of Englishproficiency.

For details please visit:uts.edu.au/future-students/international/essential-information/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements

# Not all postgraduate courses have a mid-year intake. Visit our website or contact us for more details.

Info SessionsMeet us face-to-face at aPostgraduate Info Session

Sessions are planned for October,November, January, April and June

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LocationUTS: Health conducts its courseson the City campus, a short walkfrom Central railway station. Thiscampus offers all the benefits ofa vibrant inner-city location.

Our facilities are equipped withmodern clinical laboratories,excellent computing facilities,gymnasiums and offer sportingand cultural activities. Child care isalso available near the campus.
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