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Graduate Diploma of Renal Care

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Key details

Duration

1 year/s full-time
2 year/s part-time

Intake

Semester 1
Important Dates

Locations

Online
Not available to international students.

Credit points required

80

Course code

TREC01
SATAC/UAC codes

Overview

The Graduate Diploma Renal Health Care is designed for registered nurses and midwifes who want to extend their knowledge and expand their scope of practice.



Through this course, you will synthesise the principles of equity, empowerment, and the socio-political determinants of health. It takes an inter-sectoral focus on the individual, family, and community access to renal health services.



The course will provide you with the opportunity to enhance and expand your:

  • clinical practice
  • knowledge and skills in renal healthcare
  • care delivery processes
  • clinical education, and
  • clinical management.



This course will expand on your current or recent experience within the health service, and you will undertake education and assessments that have a direct application to your current or future professional practice.

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

Non-Commonwealth supported places

Full fee paying places are available in this course.

Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

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  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
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  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
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Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.

  • Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
Nursing_CDU

Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Future-proof your career in healthcare with a postgraduate nursing or midwifery degree at CDU. Delivered by passionate and expert lecturers, your learning will be guided by evidence, innovation and patient-centred care.

  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Nursing_CDU

Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.

  • Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing

What will I study?

This 80-credit point course consists of eight core units.

Course structure


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below.

 

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Core

(8 units)
80cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 80 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:



NUR520 Advanced Renal Care 1

NUR521 Advanced Renal Care 2

NUR522 Renal Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

NUR523 End of life care

HEA503 Fostering Curiosity for Care

HEA541 Culture in Practice

HEA518 Working with Vulnerable Populations

NUR516 Critical Evaluation of Treatment Modalities

 80cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

Study plan


Students commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time and part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Full-time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
NUR522 Renal Pathophysiology and PharmacologyCONUR521 Advanced Renal Care 2CO
NUR520 Advanced Renal Care 1CONUR523 End of life careCO
HEA518 Working with Vulnerable PopulationsCONUR516 Critical Evaluation of Treatment ModalitiesCO
HEA541 Culture in PracticeCOHEA503 Fostering Curiosity for CareCO

Part-time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
NUR522 Renal Pathophysiology and PharmacologyCONUR521 Advanced Renal Care 2CO
NUR520 Advanced Renal Care 1COHEA503 Fostering Curiosity for CareCO
Year 2
HEA518 Working with Vulnerable PopulationsCONUR523 End of life careCO
HEA541 Culture in PracticeCONUR516 Critical Evaluation of Treatment ModalitiesCO



Students commencing in Semester 2

This course is not available for entry in Semester 2.

 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Applicants are required to:

  • hold current registration as a registered nurse (Division 1) or registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • be currently employed in a renal related area and have worked in this field for at least 1 year at 0.4FTE, approximately 16 hours per week.
  • provide details of their employment in this field which should be completed at the time of submitting their application.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.

* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

 

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Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
Yes
Award
Graduate Diploma of Renal Care
Faculty/College
Faculty of Health
Sector
HE
Area of study
Nursing and Midwifery, Health

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

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How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC or TAS.

UAC

UAC is the application channel for residents of NSW.

SATAC/UAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
UAC Code
Online (FF)
1GD538
872112
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

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