Graduate Diploma of Traumatic Stress Management
Central Queensland University
About
The Graduate Diploma of Traumatic Stress Management will assist you to work with colleagues and/or clients in a workplace setting and recognise the symptoms and outcomes of chronic stress and trauma.
The course will examine the physiological and psychological factors which underpin stress and trauma.
There will also be the opportunity to explore a range of intervention and management strategies, and referral pathways.
The course, designed for service personnel and allied health practitioners, will provide you with the detailed knowledge and practical skills required to become competent at working with colleagues or clients, who may be experiencing adverse symptoms associated with chronic stress or trauma exposure, or who have received a diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
The curriculum for the Graduate Diploma of Traumatic Stress Management draws on evidence-based theories, models, and best practices from disciplines including psychology, coaching, health promotion, and counselling.
Structure
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete electives
Core Major
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| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
The Graduate Diploma of Traumatic Stress Management comprises 5 core units (30 credit points) that must be completed by all students.
Students can then choose 3 units (18 credit points) from a list of elective units which provide different evidence based contextual information which will inform the management and evaluation skills and techniques encompassed within the core units of study.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> PSYC20046 | Physiology and Psychology of Stress and Trauma | --> |
| --> PSYC20048 | Animal Assisted Interaction for Stress and Trauma Management | --> |
| --> PSYC20047 | Counselling for Stress and Trauma Management | --> |
| --> PSYC20049 | Managing Workplace Mental Health | --> |
| --> PSYC20043 | Coaching Individuals for Positive Change | --> |
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete electives
Elective
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| Number of units: 3 | Total credit points: 18 |
Students must complete any 3 of the below units to satisfy the requirements for the Graduate Diploma qualification.
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| Students may choose to do any of the following: | ||
| --> PSYC20041 | Group Facilitation Skills | --> |
| --> PSYC20042 | Building Wellbeing and Resilience: Interconnected Factors | --> |
| --> PSYC20040 | Wellbeing Initiatives: Local and Global Scales | --> |
| --> PSYC20036 | Applied Positive Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC20037 | Introduction to Positive Psychology: Perspectives on Wellbeing | --> |
| --> DSMG20004 | Building Adaptive Capacity | --> |
| --> SAFE20017 | Human Factors in Complex Systems | --> |
| --> HHSM20004 | Organisational Culture in Health Care Settings | --> |
| --> HHSM20003 | Using Health Data: Recognising Risk to Initiate Change | --> |
| --> DSMG20001 | Leadership in Emergency and Disaster Management | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must demonstrate the following:
1. A completed Australian Bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; and
2. A minimum of 5 years professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: clinical experience, industry related short course experience or peer support management
Relevant disciplines include: psychology, social work or a health-related science.
Letters of employment and qualifications must be supplied to demonstrate professional experience. Letters of employment must be outlined on a company letterhead and be signed and dated by a delegated authority from within the organisation.
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or The 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 or 12, or equivalent), or
- Tertiary diploma level qualification, or
- 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 The 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.
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
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have a background in a health related discipline.
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Evaluate and explain the adverse outcomes and positive influences of chronic stress, traumatic exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder
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- Differentiate symptomatology associated with chronic stress, traumatic exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder
- 3.
- Analyse and apply evidence-based and best practice approaches to the intervention and management of chronic stress, traumatic exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder
- 4.
- Design and evaluate referral plans for colleagues and/or clients to assist in management of chronic stress, traumatic exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder
- 5.
- Evaluate research-informed interventions integrating psychological and physical health approaches in the management of chronic stress, traumatic exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | --> | --> | |||
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | --> | ||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concept | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | --> | --> | |||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Institution
