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PDC56517: Aspiring Nurse Leaders Program for Registered Nurses

To purchase this micro-credential

Visit the website Aspiring Nurse Leaders Program for Registered Nurses and complete the following steps:

  1. Go to “How to Apply” 
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Course Summary:

This online micro-credential introduces the Registered Nurse (RN) to beginning level management tools in their career management towards leadership and mentoring role. 

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

There are five modules to complete as part of this short course:

Learning Outcomes:  

Module 1: Adult Learning
  1. Compare and contrast the pedagogical and andragogical approaches to teaching and learning
  2. Evaluate the ways in which teaching styles and learning preferences can impact in the coaching and mentoring relationship
  3. Apply knowledge of adult learning theory to coaching and mentoring activities.
Module 2: Reflective Practice
  1. Identify the key elements of reflective practice
  2. Recognise the theoretical models of reflection
  3. Describe the process of reflective practice.
Module 3: Delegation and Accountability of the RN
  1. Explain the difference between accountability and responsibility
  2. Identify the major roles and responsibilities of the RN, Enrolled Nurse (EN) and Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
  3. Outline the concepts of assignment, delegation and supervision.
Module 4: Communication in Healthcare
  1. Identify key concepts in effective communication
  2. Recognise the importance of communication in the health setting
  3. Apply the fundamentals of effective communication in relationships and workplace documentation.
Module 5: Coaching and Mentoring in the Practice Setting
  1. Articulate an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of coaching and mentoring
  2. Define the terms coach, mentor and preceptor
  3. Communicate a working definition of coaching and mentoring to colleagues in the workplace
  4. Analyse the relationship between coaching-mentoring and training.

Assessment:  Online Quizzes

Fee:  $200

Duration:  6 hours

Intakes:  Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis or by group enrolment for 6 or more students with an Industry Partner.

Study Mode:  Online

Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Enquiries:  CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au


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