Gastroenterology Certificate
Treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in hospitalization and in the community
An advanced course in Gastroenterology is a part of a cooperative acute chronic module, which deals with treatment of chronic and acute diseases of the digestive system in adults and children.
The advanced course in Gastroenterology is a part of a cooperative acute chronic module, together with the advanced courses in geriatrics, oncology, and nephrology.
For the opening dates of the cooperative module courses
The advanced course in Gastroenterology is focused on chronic and acute diseases of the digestive system in adults and children, as well as diagnosis methods, and treatment. The course offers the opportunity to manage the treatment, accompany, guide, and monitor patients in the different stages of disease, as well as allow you to make clinical decisions.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes theoretical study hours and clinical practice hours.
The clinical practice is conducted in 2 tracks, according to prior clinical experience of the students.
Track A
Track A is designed for students have been employed for at least a year in a row on a full-time basis, or equivalent, in the Gastroenterology Department, and it includes 434 hours of study, of which:
- 298 hours of theoretical study
- 136 hours of clinical practice
Track B
Track Bis designed for students with no clinical experience in the Gastroenterology Department, and it includes 498 hours, of which:
- 298 hours of theoretical study
- 200 hours of clinical practice
In order to be accepted to track A studies, you must bring a declaration form, signed by the Nursing Administration in the institution you work, attesting that you have been employed a year in a row, at least, in the Gastroenterology Department, on a full-time basis, or equivalent. You must submit the form when starting your studies.
Prerequisites for admission to the program
- You are a citizen or a resident of the state of Israel
- You are holding a registered nurse licensure certificate in the state of Israel
- You hold a bachelor’s degree recognized by the state of Israel
- You have passed the placement test for the advanced nursing courses with a grade of 70 or higher, and the grade is valid (3 calendar years from the exam date), or you are eligible for an exemption from the selection exam
Tuition and rebates
Registration fee
See the registration fee for advanced courses and selection examinations in the relevant annual circular (Hebrew).
Further information about the tuition for advanced courses
Information regarding the licensure exam for advanced courses
Course locations
| מרכז הכשרה | זמני פתיחת הקורסים | ימי לימוד | איש קשר |
| Wolfson | 17/03/2024 | Sunday, Tuesday | Roza Marzkandov roza@wns.gov.il Dalia Golan dalia@wns.gov.il Telephone: 03-5028359 extension 101 |
| North Training Center (Rambam) | 24/03/2024 | Sunday, Tuesday | Ayelet Zohar a_zohar@rambam.health.gov.il Fax: 04-7773046 |