Graduate Certificate in Aged Care

Australia’s aged care sector is growing rapidly, which means increasing demand for capable and responsive leadership across a range of healthcare settings.

This specialised graduate certificate equips you with advanced knowledge and skills in the core areas of leadership, management and quality care of the older person.

With a wide choice of elective subjects, you can also develop specialised knowledge in areas like mental health, public health or organisational behaviour.

This flexible program can be completed entirely online (subject to course availability), or as a combination of online and on-campus learning options.

You can also choose to progress to a master’s-level qualification to further your role as a health sector leader.

In this program you will:

• Advance your knowledge and understanding in an area of aged care
• Prepare yourself for health care management and leadership
• Develop opportunities for advanced practice roles within aged care
• Have the option to finish in one semester

Career opportunities:

Graduates will extend their career pathways in aged care sector leadership, clinical education and clinical practice roles.

Admission requirements:

Applicants are required to have successfully completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF level 7) in a health-related field from a recognised tertiary education provider. Applicants who are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) who do not have a Bachelor qualification may be considered for admission based on extensive industry experience and will require approval by the Program Coordinator.