Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care will course will augment and extend the knowledge acquired through undergraduate health studies and expand scope of practice. Through this course, you will synthesise the principles of equity, empowerment, and the socio-political determinants of health through an inter-sectoral focus on the individual, family, and community access to health services. The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards that relate to Primary Health such as the Clinical Governance, Comprehensive Care, Partnering with Consumers and Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standards are central components in this course. This course will expand on your current or recent experience within the primary health service, and you will undertake education and assessments that have a direct application to your current or future professional practice. On completion of the Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care, you may progress to the Master of Nursing, with advanced standing of completed studies.
Structure
This 40-credit point course consists of three core units.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore (2 units)20cpCompulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below:PHC500 Screening and AssessmentPHC501 Foundations of Primary Health CareSpecialist Elective(1 unit) 20cpSpecialist Elective unit totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the specialisations detailed below.Sexual HealthPHC502 Sexual Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)Oral HealthPHC503 Oral Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)Remote NursingPHC506 Remote Nursing in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)Dementia ManagementPHC507 Dementia Management in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)Skin HealthPHC508 Skin Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)Maternal and Child HealthPHC510 Maternal and Child Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)Chronic Condition ManagementPHC511 Chronic Conditions in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp) 40cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award.Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine
Standard entry requirements
- Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree in an associated health, behavioural or social science studies or allied health field
- Such as nursing, midwifery, pharmacology, social work, oral or skin health. Applicants to the Remote Nursing specialisation must also hold current registration as a registered nurse or midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).It is expected applicants have current or recent work experience in a primary health care setting. This may include (but not be limited to) Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, Social Workers and Pharmacists.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CDU Online | No |
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