Royal Perth Hospital (RPH), in conjunction with Edith Cowan University and Curtin University, provide collaborative clinical programs that deliver clinical and theoretical specialist nursing experience. The programs provide advanced competency development, as well as qualification recognition from Edith Cowan University or Curtin University.
The Centre for Nursing Evidence Based Practice, Education & Research at RPH coordinate the clinical specialisation units for each of the Postgraduate Specialty streams, and for providing support for the students in the clinical setting.
The clinical specialisation units of the programs are delivered on site at the hospital. This arrangement allows education to be provided by clinically expert nursing, medical and allied health professionals.
The programs maintain a focus that is relevant and reflective of current clinical practice and research. They also provide students with an opportunity to interact with experts in the clinical field, to develop an understanding of advanced clinical interventions, and link evidence based theory to their practice.
In collaboration with Edith Cowan University, the Master of Clinical Nursing is offered with exit points at the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master level.
There are 12 sub-specialty streams available in this program:
*Available in conjunction with RPH
In collaboration with Curtin University, the Graduate Certificate in Medical / Surgical Nursing is offered.
All of the above programs are available as degree or non- degree entry. Study is available as full-time or part-time (ie. one or two units per semester) for three or six hours of study per week. All students undertaking the program must work a minimum of 18 hours per week clinically in their chosen specialty (24 hours per week for Critical Care / Emergency programs) in order to meet clinical competencies specific to their area.
For more information please contact our Receptionist on (08) 9224 2498 to put you in touch with the most appropriate person.
