Scholarships for Graduate Certificate in Continence Promotion and Management
Wednesday, 19 November, 2014
Registered nurses and physiotherapists wanting to study the Graduate Certificate in Continence Promotion and Management are invited to apply for a fee-paying scholarship before December 12.
The certificate course, developed by the Continence Foundation of Australia in partnership with The Benchmarque Group, provides clinicians with the skills and knowledge to assess and manage the continence care of individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
The course requires a study commitment of six to nine months and consists of approximately 140 hours of self-directed learning, a 16-hour clinical placement and an assessment portfolio and clinical placement task requiring around 100 hours.
To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants should be registered with their relevant professional registration board, be a member of the Continence Foundation of Australia, be employed in the area of continence for at least 24 hours per week, and be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the specialty of continence.
Interested nurses and physiotherapists can view the application guidelines at the Continence Foundation of Australia website
For further information email scholarship@continence.org.au or phone (03) 9347 2522. Applications close December 12.
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