Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative)-ADPO1
About this course
Course objectives
The Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative) is designed to provide the academic and clinical preparation for registered nurses to practise in perioperative nursing. This course will provide graduates with a recognised tertiary qualification, and a career in perioperative nursing in a variety of public and private healthcare settings.
Course description
The Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative) course will be offered full-time in 3 Post-diploma Certificates (PDCs) over 7 months (30 weeks). Total curriculum is 790 hours comprising 390 hours of academic studies and 400 of clinical practice. The following PDCs are covered under this programme:
PDC1: Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles and Science of Perioperative Nursing-ADPO1 (225 hours)
PDC2: Post-Diploma Certificate in Advanced Concepts in Perioperative Nursing-ADPO1 (165 hours)
PDC3: Post-Diploma Certificate in Practice of Perioperative Nursing-ADPO1 (400 hours)
Target audiences
Registered nurses who meet all the admission requirements.