Associate Degree in Health (Exit Award)
The University of Newcastle
About
The Associate Degree Health is an AQF level 6 program which offers an exit option from one of the following 3 year programs:The award will be conferred as an Ordinary award.
Structure
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLSC1000 | Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| HUBS1401 | Human Bioscience | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ORHL1103 | Oral Health Promotion I | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ORHL2105 | Oral Health Promotion II | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Entry requirements
N/A - The Associate Degree Health is an exit award. The pathway to entry is via one of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) - 11017
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) - 11018
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) - 11019
- Bachelor of Midwifery (12200)
- Bachelor of Nursing (11725)
- Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy - 12390
- Bachelor of Oral Health - 11576
- Bachelor of Podiatry - 11692
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Applied knowledge of the clinical, behavioural and social sciences to the manifestations of health, illness and disease.
- Demonstrated information and technology literacy.
- Demonstrated awareness of factors affecting the health and welfare of individuals and populations with understanding of ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
- Communicated effectively with individuals, groups and healthcare teams to facilitate safe, effective health practice.
Institution
