Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00004G
The ACU Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education is to empower students to become capable and responsive educators of health professionals. Students will be supported in the learning of foundational theories, models and perspectives of learning and teaching with an emphasis on learning and practice development in workplaces. Students will explore the importance of constructive alignment in curriculum development, assessment strategies and evaluation of programs. The focus of this course will be to advance evidence-based learning and teaching activities and programs, coordinate collaboration among the health professions, and provide high quality learning experiences with the overall intention of enhancing safe and quality patient care. This course is designed for health care professionals seeking a pathway into health professional education.
Structure
- 40 credit points. Students must have:have completed either a Bachelor degree in a health discipline or equivalent
- ANDhave completed at least one year of clinical or work experience prior to admission. This will require a letter from their employer confirming their employment.
Subjects
- Clinical education
Standard entry requirements
- To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education, an applicant must:have completed either a Bachelor degree in a health discipline or equivalent
- AND have completed at least one year of clinical or work experience prior to admission. Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.
Study pathways
Graduates may be eligible to apply for enrolment into the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education, Master of Health Professional Education, or other postgraduate courses offered at ACU.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | Domestic: $10,671 | No |
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Further information
Graduates may seek employment or opportunities for career progression in government or private health care and education facilities in education, healthcare simulation education and health education promotion.
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