Professional Certificate of Clinical Simulation - M9002

Professional Certificate of Clinical Simulation

Professional Certificate

The Professional Certificate of Clinical Simulation offers foundational principles and theories essential for healthcare simulation.

By enrolling in this professional certificate, you will acquire valuable knowledge and practical resources in using simulation as an educational method or for testing systems and processes in healthcare services. You will learn evidence-based concepts in simulation design including briefing and debriefing practices, using generative AI and simulation technologies to advance your educational and clinical practice. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to network with clinical and other educators and experts in the field.

This part-time course is ideal for health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals and for those who regularly use or plan to incorporate simulation into their professional practice. Simulation operations specialists and technologists will also benefit from the Professional Certificate.

To gain the Professional Certificate of Clinical Simulation, you must complete the following unit:

  • HCS5100 -  Foundations of health professions education: Clinical simulation

This Professional Certificate not only provides theoretical and practical insights but also integrates you into the clinical simulation community and grants access to Monash University's various professional development seminars in health professions education and to the Monash Academy of Simulation.

Experience the benefits of studying a Monash postgraduate degree unit without the long-term commitment by enrolling in the Professional Certificate of Clinical Simulation.

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • Online: Part time
Note:

This course is available to:

  • Domestic students
  • International students living and studying offshore
  • Holders of an Australia temporary visa (other than a student visa) that has a full study entitlement

This course is NOT available to International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa.

Duration
  • 0.5 years (part time)
Start date
First semester (February)
Qualification
Professional Certificate of Clinical Simulation
Course Handbook

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline from any health related qualification with at least a pass (50%) average.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code M9002.

Apply

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Full fee

The total fees for 2026 for this 12 credit point (6 month part-time) course are:

A$9400

The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$37,600

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.