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    GD-CLSPEC

    Clinical Specialisation

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    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Graduate Diploma in Clinical Specialisation
    • Duration

      Duration

      This course is only available part-time. It is recommended that students undertake 1-2 units of study per semester.
      2 years full-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      200
    • Fieldwork
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    Course outline
    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    What you'll learn

    • analyse critically, and evaluate advanced concepts of specialty nursing practice; integrate expert knowledge and integrated understanding to demonstrate competency at a level in accordance with specialty competency standards
    • critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise the environmental, physical and psychosocial aspects of the individual for effective clinical decision making; recognise own abilities and level of professional competence
    • investigate, analyse and synthesise complex evidence and scientific literature to inform decision making in specialty practice
    • integrate advanced communication skills within a legal and ethical framework related to complex clinical issues in area of specialty; interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
    • effectively anticipate, plan for and use complex technology applications relevant to specialty practice
    • integrate autonomous, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a lifelong learner in specialty practice; participate in research and critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence based knowledge into clinical practice
    • critically appraise, evaluate and incorporate national and global health issues and strategic health care directions into specialty nursing practice
    • incorporate culturally aware and respectful specialty care to multicultural groups and indigenous communities
    • incorporate advanced theoretical and specialist knowledge and judgment, including advanced leadership and autonomy into specialty practice; work rofessionally in specialty practice demonstrating expert judgement, leadership and independence as a nurse in area of specialty; act as an experienced positive role model to peers and other members of the healthcare team

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    This course is only available where the School has an existing partner arrangement with industry.  Specifically, applicants must hold a bachelor degree or Graduduate Certificate in Clinical Specialisation with a minimum course weighted average of 70 or equivalent and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with a minimum of 12 months experience in a specialist area of practice and must be concurrently employed in an approved area 24 hr/wk.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    7.0

    Speaking

    7.0

    Reading

    7.0

    Listening

    7.0

    Overall band score

    7.5

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    Essential requirements for admission (including fieldwork requirements)

    Many of our courses require students to comply with additional essential requirements. Failure to comply with any of the essential requirements may potentially prevent the successful completion of the course and/or achieving professional registration.

    Fieldwork requirements during the course

    Please refer to the following statements on the fieldwork component of this course:

    Fees and scholarships

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    • Curtin course code: GD-CLSPEC
    • Last updated on: 6 September 2025

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