Bachelor of Allied Health

The Bachelor of Allied Health produces work-ready health professionals who have the knowledge, skills and necessary qualifications to make a real difference within the wider Allied Health community.

Throughout this course you will develop your knowledge in a broad range of topics including anatomy and physiology, health psychology, population health and health promotion.

You will also undertake more detailed study in one of the minors offered within this course including Community Health Project Management, Healthy Ageing and Aged Care, and Indigenous Health and Wellbeing.

Opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills in rich and authentic learning environments through laboratory activities, research projects and work integrated learning experiences will be provided as a part of this course.

During work-integrated learning opportunities you will undertake genuine hands on, real life professional experiences.

You also have the option to complete the vocational award of HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, through successful completion of your first year of study plus one pre-determined elective unit that can be embedded into your study plan.

This vocational award enables entry to the allied health workforce as an Allied Health Assistant.

At the completion of your studies, you will be well-placed to find employment as a competent health professional within the Allied Health industry and/or to continue with further studies at an honours or postgraduate level.

Core Structure Community Health Project Management Minor Healthy Ageing and Aged Care Minor Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Minor

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete electives

Core Structure

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ALL students must accumulate a total of 144 credit points.

These credit points will be traditionally broken down into 18 core units and six (6) electives.

Students wishing to gain their vocational award of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, must complete NUP40662: Skills for Allied Health Assistants, as one of their elective units. It is recommended that this unit be completed as a year 1 elective, offered in Term 3.

Students are also required to complete two (2) electives. If students have chosen a Minor, these electives are pre-determined. For students who have not chosen a Minor, electives can be chosen from any CQUniversity course, provided eligibility, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements are met.

Students intending to apply for admission into other Allied Health courses are advised to check the relevant course pathways for guidance when selecting electives.

YEAR 1

Students are also required to complete two (2) electives. If students have chosen a Minor, these electives are pre-determined. For students who have not chosen a Minor, electives can be chosen from any CQUniversity course, provided eligibility, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements are met.

YEAR 2

Students are also required to complete two (2) electives. If students have chosen a Minor, these electives are pre-determined. For students who have not chosen a Minor, electives can be chosen from any CQUniversity course, provided eligibility, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements are met.

YEAR 3

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete electives

Community Health Project Management Minor

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Project Management within rapidly changing health settings requires a unique and specialised set of skills, all of which you will develop as a part of this specialisation. Working within this field requires an ability to understand the current and impending health challenges, adapt rapidly to change, think critically on your feet and be able to manage various tasks efficiently and effectively whilst maintaining a high level of detail. Specifically, within this specialisation you will develop an extensive understanding and appreciation for determinants of health within Australia, as well as the ability to undertake community assets and needs assessments. Further, you will explore emerging public health challenges associated with climate change: environmental sustainability and public health disaster management.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete electives

Healthy Ageing and Aged Care Minor

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The ageing of our population is a product of longer life expectancy and many argue that compared to many other countries, Australia is well-positioned economically to respond the challenges associated with this changing population profile, however it is not as well positioned to ensure that these additional years of life continue to be healthy, productive and meaningful. By 2031, one in five people will be over the age of 65 years, meaning an overwhelming number of older people will be accessing health services across a lot of different settings. The current health system is poorly equipped to deal with this phenomenon and currently the lack of coordinated services will fail our most vulnerable. Many older Australian want to continue to be connected to their communities and not isolated and or viewed as a burden, rather they “… want to be seen as valuable and active citizens” (Council on the Ageing (COTA), 2012. p.2). Indeed, they will overwhelmingly make up a more than significant proportion of the population that you as a Health professional or Allied Health worker will engage and work with over the course of your careers.

In this study stream you will discuss the impact of the ageing population on current and future government policy and funding and strategies to promote healthy ageing across a variety of community contexts. You will analyse the impact of chronic health conditions upon the older person and society, compare and contrast the types of services required for an ageing population and reflect on the skills required when interacting with the older person.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete electives

Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Minor

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Many Indigenous Australians experience poorer health than other Australians, especially in rural, regional and remote communities. As such, they require care that is contextualised within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander systems of kinship, reciprocity and spirituality, and which acknowledges the intergenerational effects of past government policies, discrimination and racism on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians.

This study stream provides a holistic approach to engaging with our shared Australian history, providing you with opportunities to acquire contextual and practical knowledge and an appreciation of the diversity and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, ways of life and traditional systems of learning, health care and wellbeing. The stream emphasises inclusive practice, in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander models of health care and wellbeing are promoted as a means of empowering Australian Indigenous people and communities to determine and control their own health care services. When you complete this stream you will have knowledge of the historical circumstances and policy regimes which have contributed to ongoing disadvantages experienced by Australian Indigenous people and communities, and will also engage with contemporary policy and socio-economic issues as they continue to impact on and affect Indigenous Australians. You will also acquire an appreciation of the importance of Australian Indigenous identity and of traditional life and customs which will equip them to work respectfully and inclusively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. Finally, you will understand and apply appropriate terminology when referring to or interacting with Indigenous Australians.

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Entry Scores

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed English (4, SA), or equivalent.

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

• A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or a
• Tertiary diploma level qualification, or a
• Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0 completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency. If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below.
• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
• An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Score of 180 or above; or
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Score of 200 or above; or
• Combined Universities Language Test (CULT) - 70% with no individual component score of less than 15.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Security Requirements

As a part of this course, students will undertake work integrated learning. To participate in work integrated learning, students may require the following: - Student Deed Poll - Working with Children Card - Criminal Police Check Additional checks and documentation may also be required, depending on the type of placement site as different organisations / placement sites. For additional information, please refer to the CQUniversity Handbook.

Health Requirements

As a part of this course, students will undertake work integrated learning. To participate in work integrated learning, students may require the following vaccinations: - Hepatitis B - Measles, Mumps and Rubella - DTpa (Whooping Cough) - Varicella (Chicken Pox) - Tuberculosis Screening Additional vaccinations may also be required. This will depend on the type of placement site and the site location, as different states have different vaccinations regulations and requirements. For instance, students who undertake placement in remote Australia may be require the Hepatitis A and Japanese encephalitis vaccination. Placement in Western Australia and Northern Territory require students also have the MRSA – Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus vaccination before commencing placement, and some states also require students to have the Influenza Vaccination (some states have this as a requirement and other states this is recommended but not mandatory). Students may also be required to hold a current First Aid / CPR certificate. For additional information, please refer to the CQUniversity Handbook.

Assumed Knowledge

It is recommended that potential applicants also complete either Biology, Chemistry or Physics to a Yr 12 level.

Fees and Charges

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Core Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Evaluate the contemporary health care systems and the multi-cultural and societal factors that underpin modern practice
• 2.
• Discriminate normal functioning of the human body from the pathology of disorders and disease processes
• 3.
• Explain the role of Health professionals in the health care continuum
• 4.
• Locate, evaluate and synthesise evidence-based information relevant to Allied Health to inform and improve professional practice
• 5.
• Demonstrate the ethical and practical skills of a competent Health professional in a broad range of multi-disciplinary environments
• 6.
• Communicate professionally to diverse audiences within inter-professional environments
• 7.
• Engage in critical thinking and reflective practice within a broad range of multi-disciplinary environments.

Community Health Project Management Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

Healthy Ageing and Aged Care Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes