Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

A postgraduate qualification in dementia care will provide you with a competitive advantage in the job market. The qualification also provides mid-career clinicians an opportunity to update their knowledge through contemporary studies in dementia care. The Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care is a clinically-based program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional practice in the specialist field of dementia. You will use work-based learning to enhance client care and service delivery in the multidisciplinary environment.This degree prepares you for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching, and research roles. Graduates from this course are clinical nurse consultants, aspiring clinical nurse consultants, family carers, medical practitioners, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurses, social workers, volunteers and other roles in aged and dementia care.

Designed for

Health care practitioners

Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care requires successful completion of 24 credit points

Subjects

  • Dementia care

Standard entry requirements

A recognised Bachelors degree in a health-related discipline, or equivalent. Other professional qualifications in a related discipline may also be considered. Applicants who wish to study via distance delivery should first seek academic advice from the Program Co-ordinator.

Study pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care articulates with the Master of Science (Dementia Care). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care will count as credit towards the Master of Science (Dementia Care) upon successful transfer.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
UOW Online Domestic: $14,520
International: $15,768
No
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year
Wollongong Domestic: $14,520
International: $15,768
Yes
  • Part-time : 1 year

Further information

Applicants who wish to study via distance delivery should first seek academic advice from the Program Co-ordinator.

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