Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
James Cook University
About
Graduates from JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education (HPE) are equipped with specialist educator skills that are applicable to a wide range of clinical and healthcare settings.HPE is applicable to a range of healthcare settings.
Graduates pursue careers in private and public hospitals, tertiary, rural and remote health services, and in community settings and clinics.Graduates find work as educators in medicine, nursing, dentistry and all allied health professions.
You could find employment as a clinical educator, supervisor or preceptor for health students.On completion of the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education you may choose to go on to study the Master of Health Professional Education.Graduates find work as educators in medicine, nursing, dentistry and allied health.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
HS5405:03 Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions
HS5406:03 Strategies for Clinical Teaching
HS5409:03 Innovative Teaching in the Health Professions
HS5410:03 Health Professional Education using Action Research
HS6405:03 Assessment and Evaluation in Health Professional Education
HS7410:03: Curriculum Design and Renewal in Health Professional Education
HS7411:03 Leadership in Health Professional Education
OPTIONS
Select one 3 credit point postgraduate subject approved by the Course Coordinator
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | Registration as a nurse, doctor of medicine or other health professional in Australia; or Completion of an appropriate AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline, with 2 years relevant experience or equivalent. |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional entry requirements | In some instances students may be called for interview, prior to admission. |
| Post admission requirements | For flexible delivery option, computer and internet access is required. |
Learning outcomes
Become a leader in improving clinical teaching and education research in all health professions including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and allied health. Focus on teaching and learning in health contexts with specific strategies for clinical settings.
Develop knowledge and skills in teaching and learning in clinical contexts, educational technologies, assessment, curriculum design, and research based on evidence and relevant to your career in health. Take advantage of flexible, online delivery with consistent support from JCU’s outstanding teachers.
Help shape the future of health care. JCU Health Professional Education graduates have specialist education skills applicable to all clinical settings.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
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