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Graduate Certificate in Exercise Medicine - Oncology
Edith Cowan University ECU
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00279B
Aims to address key theoretical concepts in cancer care and exercise for cancer survivorship, focusing on applying research and clinical knowledge in cancer patients and survivors. The course offers students an opportunity to enable up-skilling in cancer practice, physical activity and exercise in cancer patients, cancer treatments, the biological processes of cancer, principles of assessment and exercise prescription in cancer populations, the psychological impacts of the cancer and treatments, or understanding current best-practice in exercise medicine for cancer patients and survivors. The course provides graduates with flexibility to gain specialised knowledge and skills for the use of exercise in the management of the growing population of cancer patients and survivors.
Structure
3 Units, 60 Credit Points.
Standard entry requirements
University admission requirements apply. All applicants are required to have an AQF Level 7 Bachelors degree in a cognate discipline, with equivalents considered.
Study pathways
Further Studies: ?Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated); ?Master of Exercise Medicine (Oncology); Graduate Diploma of Exercise Medicine (Oncology)
