GC-HLADMN v.1 Graduate Certificate in Health Administration
Curtin University
About
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This multidisciplinary course provides a foundation in the key disciplines that constitute the area of health administration. It is suitable for health service personnel from a variety of areas desiring to enhance their knowledge of policy and management issues within the context of healthcare provision.
Course Accreditation
This course is fully accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Structure
Graduate Certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply discipline knowledge, understand its theoretical underpinnings, and ways of thinking in Health Administration
2. apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of complex heath systems issues; Think creatively to generate innovative solutions
3. decide what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies; Make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources
4. effectively communicate in ways appropriate to Health Administration, mindful of audience and purpose
5. use current technologies applicable to health care organizations and systems effectively
6. use a range of learning strategies; Take responsibility for one’s own learning and development; Sustain intellectual curiosity; know how to continue to learn as a Health Administration graduate
7. think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives; evaluate healthcare systems nationally and internationally
8. provide ethical and professional standards of health administration with sensitivity to political, social, cultural, geographical, technological and global influences; particularly indigenous populations
9. work independently and in teams; Demonstrate leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practices within the Health discipline
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study and is offered both internally and fully online. Mid year commencement is available but applicants should be aware that they may not be able to study in full time mode.
Location and delivery Mode
| YEAR | LOCATION | PERIOD | ALL | INTERNAL | PARTIALLY ONLINE INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | FULLY ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBH6034 | v.1 | Leadership in Public Health | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| PUBH6003 | v.2 | Health Policy and Decision Making | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | |||
| 100.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAT6000 | v.2 | Epidemiology and Evidence | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HEAL6010 | v.1 | Organisation of Health Care Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HEAL5005 | v.1 | Health System Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HEAL5001 | v.2 | Safety and Quality in Health Care | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HEAL5004 | v.2 | Strategic and Operational Health Management | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HEAL6043 | v.1 | Health Economics | 3.0 | 25.0 |
Entry requirements
Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants require a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a reconised tertiary institution.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
This course is an exit award of the MC-HLADMN Master of Health Administration.
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