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Celebrating 10 years of the Diploma of Nursing

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A unique service for healthcare organisations, architects, engineers and medical device companies, using tailored simulation methodology to assess and improve all facets of healthcare delivery.

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Providing the latest evidence-based practice and information to healthcare professionals to strengthen their skills, knowledge and communication.

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Mater Education is a nationally accredited, hospital-based independent Registered Training Organisation developing and delivering courses in our clinical simulation facility, across Mater campuses, and in regional Australia.

We offer a range of courses for undergraduate, postgraduate and prevocational students, through to highly-experienced practicing clinicians.

Mater Education is a leading provider of contemporary interprofessional healthcare education, training and simulation, with worldclass clinical simulation programs, facilities and faculty.
We aim to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes through simulation and learning, by developing a confident and competent contemporary health workforce. We also work with organisations to develop and run simulation programs to test and improve processes, systems and healthcare environments.

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Our simulation faculty are leaders in the field

Developing and delivering immersive, high fidelity simulation programs, training the next generation of simulation experts, and providing unique services to test and improve healthcare facilities and services for other organisations.

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Latest news

19
Jun
Pathways for high school students to a career in healthcare

Mater Education proudly offers Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) to students in years 10, 11 and 12 who are interested in a future in healthcare.

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15
Jun
Refresher courses delivering confident, skilled professionals

An integral part of Mater Education’s Professional Development programs are our broad range of refresher courses.

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08
Jun
Rural nursing placement benefitting students and the community

Mater Education’s Diploma of Nursing Townsville cohort are undertaking placement across a number of rural hospitals, aged care facilities and clinical units.

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28
May
Mater Education Certificate III graduate, Laura, paving a career in aged care

Laura, a recent Mater Education Certificate III in Health Services Assistance graduate, has used her qualification to become an Nursing Assistant at an Aged Care Home ...

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