Graduate Certificate in Aged Care
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01595D
Become a skilled, responsive leader in aged care. Australias aged care sector is growing rapidly, which means increasing demand for capable and responsive leadership across a range of healthcare settings. This specialised graduate certificate equips you with advanced knowledge and skills in the core areas of leadership, management and quality care of the older person. With a wide choice of elective subjects, you can also develop specialised knowledge in areas like mental health, public health or organisational behaviour. In this program you will advance your knowledge and understanding in an area of aged care as you prepare yourself for health care management and leadership. You will also develop opportunities for advanced practice roles within aged care.
Structure
Total units: 48
Subjects
- HLT500 Ageing in Australia
- NUR704 Leadership in Clinical Practice
- NUR551 Community and Primary Healthcare
- NUR708 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
- NUR713 Independent Study
- NUR721 Research in Health Care
- NUR722 Assessment in Mental Health
- NUR751 Advanced Health Assessment
- HLT600 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
- HSM701 Issues in Health Sector Management
- PUB707 Public Health Foundations
- MGT701 Leading and Managing Organisations
- MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
- MHN704 Understanding and Preventing Suicide
Standard entry requirements
Applicants are required to have successfully completed a bachelors qualification (AQF level 7) in a health-related field from a recognised tertiary education provider. Applicants who are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) who do not have a bachelors qualification may be considered for admission based on extensive industry experience and will require approval by the Program Coordinator.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| UniSC Online | Domestic: $12,420 | No |
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