Microcredential
Parkinson's Care and Advancing Professional Practice
On this page: Overview | Scope of future study | Learning outcomes | Course structure | Entry requirements | Fees | Apply
Important dates
| Applications close | Commences | Census Date | Academic Withdrawal** | Ends | Grade Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 April 2025 | 14 April 2025 | 16 May 2025 | 30 June 2025 | 14 September 2025 | 29 September 2025 |
Overview
The Australian College of Nursing, supported by the Department of Education, is offering an opportunity to advance your nursing expertise with the Parkinson’s Care and Advancing Professional Practice microcredential.
The Parkinson’s Care and Advancing Professional Practice microcredential is designed for health professionals who care for people diagnosed with and living with Parkinson’s and allows students to extend their knowledge of this speciality area. It will review epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, and motor and non-motor clinical features of Parkinson’s. Students will examine contemporary assessment and management techniques while critiquing therapeutic approaches to care at all stages, with reference to best practice guidelines. Multidisciplinary consultation and referral pathways, legal and ethical issues, and advances in care will also be considered.
This microcredential will also explore the dimensions of professional nursing practice, including individualised, research-based, interprofessional, and ethical-based capabilities. Students will gain an understanding of the professional considerations and broader global issues that influence Australian nursing practice and healthcare delivery for the provision of culturally safe, quality care. By undertaking this microcredential, the student will build knowledge and skills to advance professional practice by developing autonomy, professional judgement, adaptivity, and leadership capabilities.
Scope of future study
The microcredential can be completed as a standalone course.
However, if you complete the Parkinson’s Care and Advancing Professional Practice (872) microcredential, you will gain advanced standing equivalent to two units in the Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing, reducing the time and coursework needed to complete the qualification.
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Learning outcomes
- analyse the professional considerations that influence the delivery of care in the contemporary healthcare system
- analyse evidence-based –practice impacting the care outcomes for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s
- critically reflect on practice to advance clinical leadership and professional capability
- critically review the legal, ethical and cultural issues of care for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their support network
- examine the influence of research and digital health innovation on professional practice
- evaluate health outcomes to plan health promotion strategies for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Course structure
Topics
- Module 1: The physiology and pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease
- Module 2: Introduction to Parkinson’s specific assessment
- Module 3: Clinical management and therapeutic approaches to care
- Module 4: The multidisciplinary approach to Parkinson’s care
- Module 5: Ethico-legal considerations
- Module 6: Professional considerations in nursing practice
- Module 7: Cultural safety and diversity in healthcare
- Module 8: Research and digital health innovation in professional practice
- Module 9: Advancing professional capability
Assessment
- Assessment 1: Learning goals
- Assessment 2: Poster presentation
- Assessment 3: Analysis of care
- Assessment 4: Leadership questions
- Assessment 5: Concept map and essay
Entry requirements
Applicable to all registered nurses who work with people with Parkinson’s.
Fees
$1,111
Fees are GST inclusive and are subject to change without notice.
Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education Funding – Places are limited so apply early to secure your place.
FEE-HELP is available.
Meet your Nurse Educator
Diva Madan, Nurse Educator – Higher Education
RN, MN clinical education, BN, BSc, DN, DL&M, Cert IV TAE, Authorised nurse immuniser, JBI Aged Care ERG member
e: diva.madan@acn.edu.au
» About me
Diva coordinates the Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing and Aged Care Transition to Practice Program. Diva has also coordinated the Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer and Cancer Nursing. Diva has over 16 years of experience in geriatric health, infection prevention and control and palliative care. Diva is passionate about improving nursing care in Aged Care Homes. Diva has an extensive background in mentoring Aged Care Nurses. Diva enjoys going beyond the essential elements of the curriculum, preparing nurses to be creative, curious, critical thinkers and leaders essential for providing evidence-based holistic care to older people across all settings.
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