UTS course code: C11117
Testamur title: Graduate Certificate in Anaesthetics and Recovery Room Nursing
Abbreviation: GradCertN
Course fee: $141.67 per cp (local)²
Total credit points: 24

Footnote:
1. This course is not offered in 2004.
2. This course is not offered to international students.

Course aims

This course aims to prepare registered nurses to function as specialty anaesthetics and recovery room nurses in a variety of settings. The course promotes a deep understanding of complex anaesthetics and recovery room issues as they relate to patient outcomes. It is designed to encourage the development of an anaesthetics and recovery room nurse who is able to provide holistic patient-centred care during anaesthesia and recovery.

Course duration

This course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points.

This course is offered in conjunction with Northern Sydney Health (NSH), MayneHealth and Ramsay Health. It is studied through structured work-based learning opportunities (Clinical Accreditation Program) and subjects which are offered using flexible learning approaches, such as intensive workshops, distance means or mixed modes. Students must be employees of either NSH, MayneHealth or Ramsay Health.

Course program

Footnote:
1. Students who are employees of Northern Sydney Health (NSH) undertake a 6-credit-point Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP) with NSH. Students who successfully complete the CAP are eligible to apply for advanced standing of 92928 Clinical Practice 1.