Graduate Certificate of Forensic Nursing and Midwifery
This graduate certificate provides you with advanced expertise and specialised knowledge in forensic nursing and midwifery. You will investigate contemporary issues in Australian health law and ethics and the role of health professionals in the assessment of cases of physical and sexual assault. This course will allow you to gain knowledge of the Australian legal system, laws of evidence, the classification of injuries and forensic responsibilities arising from physical injury and sexual assault. You will gain skills in the preparation of a medico-legal report and giving evidence in court proceedings, as well as in the accurate documentation of injuries, collection of forensic evidence and consideration of complex ethical issues.
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Other
- VIC
- Course code
- Program MONASH-M4041
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Course overview
This graduate certificate provides you with advanced expertise and specialised knowledge in forensic nursing and midwifery. You will investigate contemporary issues in Australian health law and ethics and the role of health professionals in the assessment of cases of physical and sexual assault. This course will allow you to gain knowledge of the Australian legal system, laws of evidence, the classification of injuries and forensic responsibilities arising from physical injury and sexual assault. You will gain skills in the preparation of a medico-legal report and giving evidence in court proceedings, as well as in the accurate documentation of injuries, collection of forensic evidence and consideration of complex ethical issues.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
An Australian Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in nursing or midwifery with at least a pass (50%) average. and Current practice registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An Australian Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in nursing or midwifery with at least a pass (50%) average. and Current practice registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Where it is taught
Other
PrimaryVIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate of Forensic Nursing and Midwiferymonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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