Course Catalogue

The Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing provides the registered nurse working in the perioperative environment the opportunity to undertake further study and specialise in anaesthetics/recovery or scrub/scout. The degree draws from evidence and research to build knowledge and skills that support the provision of safe nursing care within the perioperative environment. Units of study are designed using contemporary standards, policies and guidelines that are influential in perioperative care and the role of the perioperative nurse. Offered online the degree allows the registered nurse to apply theory to practice as they advance their skills and capabilities as a perioperative nurse. The degree is offered part-time over 1 year.

Graduating from this degree will lead to career opportunities in public and private health care and hospitals in perioperative nursing. 

Completion of post graduate education is a necessity for a wide range of career advances such as management, leadership, or education roles or academic or research positions.

On completion of your Graduate Certificate, you may choose to continue your studies in a Master of Nursing degree.