Graduate Certificate in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
This online course will provide graduates trained in psychology, speech pathology, social work, occupational therapy, medicine (including paediatrics and psychiatry) with further specialized knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), including features of FASD and how to diagnose and assess for FASD. Two coursework units provide in-depth knowledge of FASD concerning characteristics across the lifespan, common comorbidities, current theoretical accounts and issues, national and international diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, assessment tools and multidisciplinary team assessment.
Structure
Credit Points 24
Subjects
- PSYC5524 Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
- PSYC5525 Assessment & Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) I
- PSYC5526 Assessment & Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) II
- PSYC5527 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Practicum
Standard entry requirements
- A bachelors, postgraduate degree or equivalent in speech pathology, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing or medicine, as recognized by UWA or
- An accredited bachelors honours degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- Registration with the professional body of your specialization, as recognized by UWA and
- A satisfactory personal statement, as recognized by UWA and
- A curriculum vitae summarizing relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognized by UWA.
- Applicants without a satisfactory personal statement, curriculum vitae or registration may be invited to attend an interview to determine suitability for admission.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | No |
Fee comments
Campuses: Crawley.
Available for domestic please contact University of Western Australia for more informations about tuition fees
