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Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
This course prepares registered nurses to work across diverse settings caring for cancer patients. Delivered through four specialised online units, it covers the key areas of cancer nursing, with a focus on building safe, caring, respectful, and responsive therapeutic relationships that support patients across their care continuum. Graduates are expected to evaluate and integrate complex clinical information to provide holistic, evidence-based care, work collaboratively within interprofessional teams, and navigate complex health environments in line with professional, ethical, and legal standards. Registered nurse is one of the most consistently nominated skilled occupations across Australian states, and clinical placement hours during nursing study count toward AHPRA registration, with the 485 graduate visa commonly used to gain experience before a skilled visa application. The course is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Specific areas you'll cover include: Foundational concepts in cancer care: Learn to engage critically with current challenges and future advancements in cancer research and treatment. Cancer therapies: Explore the latest advancements in cancer screening
- diagnosis
- and management
- to enhance your understanding of current treatments and therapies for cancer. Supportive cancer care: Learn to develop patient-centred
- comprehensive care plans
- using evidence-based approaches to prevent and minimise the side effects of cancer treatments
- optimising patient function and comfort. Strengths-based cancer care: Delve into the critical evaluation of evidence supporting complementary health choices that empower individuals to live well with cancer. I definitely wouldn't have chosen rural work if I didn't have the opportunity to do rural placements. A lot of the other universities don't really offer that as well as Murdoch do. Camille Talbott
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A Bachelor of Nursing degree (AQF 7) or equivalent that qualifies the applicant for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. All applicants must have a minimum of 12 months clinical experience as a registered nurse. This course is designed for nurses working with people with cancer and applicants are expected to have some working experience in the care and management of people living with cancer as unit discussions and assessment will require students to draw upon this experience.
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