A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology Nursing will hold
In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
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The Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology Nursing aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop their knowledge and skills for their care. Students will investigate the biology of cancer and haematology, associated treatments and integrated multidisciplinary management.
Why study this course?
Cancer is the single largest cause of premature death in Australia and represents nearly one-fifth of the total burden of disease in the health system. Students will acquire knowledge about all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of cancer, future treatment trends and the exploration of the impact of these illnesses on the individual, family and community.
Drawing on research and the theoretical underpinnings of cancer and haematology care, students will learn nursing interventions to reduce the impact of cancer and its treatment.
With the increasing trends towards both home-based care and towards intensive treatments such as Stem Cell Transplantation, this course provides a broad range of content across a diverse spectrum of cancer and haematology care and explores broadening roles for nurses.
Who should study this course?
Designed for registered nurses, this degree aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop the knowledge and skills for their care.
Completion of the graduate diploma program can be used as credit towards a master's degree in the discipline or a pathway into the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
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Graduates of this course will be recognised as having advanced knowledge relevant to cancer and haematology nursing.
Nurses who work in all areas of cancer and haematology nursing, including care delivered in specialist units, community care, acute care, inpatient and home-based care, are essential to providing support to patients and their families.
With specialised knowledge and skills, cancer and haematology nurses will contribute to important decisions about future trends in treatment, patient care and disease prevention.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year