ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp

Start in 2027

Clinical care

Advance your clinical care expertise in complex care environments.

Ideal for early career or experienced nurses interested in upgrading their clinical skills and qualifications. The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care is a short, focused, clinically based course developed by leading clinical experts and integrates advanced theoretical knowledge to enhance patient-centred, evidence-based care. Gain knowledge and skills in the clinical application and interpretation of diagnostic medical imaging, and the safe selection, use, and maintenance of vascular access devices. 

Key facts

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for health care working in clinical environments. This may include enrolled nurses who have a tertiary qualification (e.g. Diploma) or health graduates working in a clinical environment.

Check admissions information for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care.

The Graduate Certificate of Clinical Care is taught over one year, on a part-time basis.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care requires the successful completion of 24 credit points. This is made up of three core subjects, and a choice of elective subjects.

Core subjects:

  • Essential skills for health researchers
  • Principles of vascular access
  • Foundations in Medical Imaging for Healthcare Professionals

Students choose one elective from below:

  • Effective leadership and management in health
  • Health, law and ethics
  • Digital innovations in health

This course is only offered part-time and is offered 100% online.

Session Session details

2027 Autumn

Commences: 1 March 2027

2027 Spring

Commences: 26 July 2027

All key dates

UOW Online

UOW integrates online learning into nearly all subjects. However, when your course is offered through UOW Online, 100% of your course will be delivered online, including all tutorials, class discussions and submission of assessments. This delivery mode allows you to study from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. 

Studying online still means you will be able to connect with our passionate lecturers and teachers and network with your classmates.

Belong to one of the best

36th in the world

UOW is ranked 36th in the world for Nursing.

QS World ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp Rankings by Subject 2026

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care is led by a team of award-winning experts. Developed by leading clinical experts, this course integrates advanced theoretical knowledge to enhance patient-centred, evidence-based care.

UOW maintains strong links with industry bodies, such as the Local Health Districts, Private Health providers and Heath Agencies to ensure programs are relevant to the latest industry developments. 

Our courses are taught by professionals who are world-leading experts and experienced practitioners/clinicians so the skills and knowledge you acquire can be applied to real-world challenges today and in the future. Our professional health degrees are highly respected and valued by industry.

Our multidisciplinary programs are designed to enable you to gain a postgraduate qualification while maintaining a full-time or part-time career and balance family commitments. We provide a dynamic environment for teaching, learning and research and aim to achieve standards of excellence in professional preparation for those wishing to enter the nursing profession and in continuing education or existing clinicians. Close links with service providers ensure programs meet the needs of healthcare providers and the populations they serve.

These courses are fully online, using best practice in technology-enhanced learning meaning you can study from any location at your own pace. Many students maintain full-time or part-time careers in healthcare while undertaking these courses. Students report being part of a collaborative online community that supports their learning journey. 

  1. 36th in the world

    UOW ranked 36th in the world for Nursing.
  2. 2nd in NSW

    UOW postgraduate Nursing received a 5-star rating and is ranked 2nd in NSW for learner engagement and student support.
More awards & rankings

What next?

Support for postgraduate students

We're here to help

Thanks for your submission. One of our Specialists will be in touch shortly.