Graduate Diploma in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice (Curtin Singapore)
Course Information
Description
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice offers the student who has completed the Graduate Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice an expanded theoretical foundation in nursing science and skills development. It focuses on the development of clinical leadership, promotion and integration of evidence-based nursing practice to foster the development of graduates consistent with the profile and requirements of the nurse specialist role. The course will cover principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods and the use of these methods in applied health research and evaluation.
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor degree in nursing recognised by Curtin University.
- Minimum of 12 months post-registration clinical experience in the speciality area.
- A Registered Nurse with a valid practising certificate (full and conditional registration only) from the Singapore Nursing Board.
- The program is offered for Singaporean and Permanent Resident applicants, or foreigners holding relevant working visas
Minimum English language entry requirements
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
Credits needed to graduate: 100.
Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.
Semester 1
- Foundations of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
- WOCP Specialty Clinical Practice 1
Semester 2
- Fundamentals of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
- WOCP Specialty Clinical Practice 2
Semester 3
- Clinical Safety and Quality
- Evidence Informed Clinical Practice
Semester 4
- Leadership for the Clinical Context
- Research and Evaluation in Health
Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.
Note: WOCP Specialty Clinical Practice 1 and WOCP Specialty Clinical Practice 2 are clinical placement units that will be taught in approved hospital and community settings.
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8 Months + 6 Months IA/IP`
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Full-time
