Course Level
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health
Study custodial health and become an expert in addressing the health needs of people within the criminal justice system. You’ll learn about current social justice and health issues. You can apply this learning to your clinical practice and deliver healthcare based on solid evidence. After you graduate, you will be able to improve health outcomes for custodial patients in your chosen clinical setting. You will also have the skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
40 units
Subjects
- Health and Substance Misuse
- Mental Health Acute Care
- Cultural Context of Custody
- and Advanced Symptom Management in Clinical Practice.
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be a health professional and have one of the following qualifications, or equivalent: Bachelor Degree or higher PLUS 1 year full time equivalent (FTE) relevant work experience
- or A Diploma in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) PLUS 2 years FTE relevant work experience
- or A Diploma in a related field such as Community Services (Case Management), Community Services, Counseling, Youth Work, Mental Health, Counseling PLUS 2 years FTE relevant organisational experience
- or At least five years FTE relevant organisational experience. Health professions may include Registered or Enrolled Nurses, Midwives, Social Workers, Counselors. Organisational Experience includes work in Custodial Health environments or secure settings. Work experience can be identified through: certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.
Study Pathways
This program provides a pathway for Registered Nurses working in Custodial Health to further their studies — whether your focus is on general primary care through the Master of Nursing (SPC0091 Custodial Health specialisation) or in mental health care through the Master of Mental Health Nursing (SPC0082 Custodial Health specialisation).
Related Courses
Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Graduate Certificate of Public Health
The Australian National University (ANU)
