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This professional certificate will equip surgeons with knowledge of evidence-based surgical techniques to extend the role of breast conservation and improve the aesthetics of breast conservation surgery. It will inform sequencing of treatments and surgical decision making, particularly with regard to breast reconstruction options when mastectomy is necessary. Breast surgeons will develop current, evidence-based technical and clinical expertise and the ability to participate in multidisciplinary care to improve patient outcomes.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Breast surgeons looking to update and develop their technique.

Electroencephalography, nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and evoked potential recordings are powerful neurophysiological diagnostic tools.This course is unique in Australia and provides a structured curriculum in clinical neurophysiology techniques to complement experiential learning. Units of study: Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course? This professional certificate will provide an educational and certification opportunity for neurology physician trainees and established neurologists to improve their understanding and practice of neurophysiological diagnostic techniques.

Almost two in three adult Australians are overweight or obese, with obesity the second highest contributor to the burden of disease in Australia. Equally, diabetes is estimated to affect 1.7 million Australians, with one person developing diabetes every five minutes.Most medical practitioners encounter people with obesity and diabetes in their clinical practice. Management options for both metabolic conditions are growing and becoming more complex.This professional certificate will upskill medical practitioners in the evidence-based, practical management of diabetes and metabolic cardiovascular disease. The focus is on patient-centred management, lifestyle interventions, diabetes medication options and regimens, new technology, modifiable cardiovascular risk factor management, and cardiovascular complications of metabolic disease.Units of study: Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course? This professional certificate is particularly useful for primary care physicians (GPs), junior medical officers and general physicians, especially those working in rural and regional areas who are involved in diabetes care.

Almost two in three adult Australians are overweight or obese, with obesity the second highest contributor to the burden of disease in Australia. Equally, diabetes is estimated to affect 1.7 million Australians, with one person developing diabetes every five minutes.Most health professionals encounter people with obesity and diabetes in their clinical practice and management options are becoming more complex.This professional certificate will upskill doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in the evidence-based, practical management of obesity and diabetes. The management of overweight, obesity, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes is addressed, with a focus on patient-centred management, prevention strategies, lifestyle interventions, bariatric surgery, medication options and regimens, new technology and sustainability of outcomes. Different health care delivery methods and team based approaches to care are discussed.This professional certificate is designed for medical practitioners (particularly GPs, junior medical officers, and general physicians in rural and regional areas who are involved in diabetes care), nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in diabetes care (including pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, and exercise physiologists).Units of study: Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.

This certificate is designed for current and future leaders in the dynamic field of health focusing on strategy and leadership skills required for successful innovation.The Sydney Professional Certificate in Leadership in Health consists of two postgraduate units of study that combine online and intensive on-campus teaching. This professional certificate explores how successful innovation in health care happens at all levels - system, organisational and personal.It starts with a focus on the ‘business of health’ that is embedded in the complex mix of public and private sectors - in both funding and delivery. Students will explore the financial, policy and regulatory eco-systems in which health care is financed and delivered. Case studies develop a critical understanding of public and private sector health industry business models. With this background, students will undertake practical exercises to develop and document strategy in an organisation of their choosing. How to go about implementing this strategy by will be linked to the ‘leadership of health’ through consideration of leadership theory so as to develop an understanding of leadership both in terms of personal style and inside organisations. Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Public health and health professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of leadership within the health industry.

Unexpected postoperative neurologic deficit is arguably one of the most devastating potential complications of surgery.The use of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is increasing in Australia and overseas, without a sufficient number of highly skilled providers. An increased interest in IONM amongst neurologists, surgeons and anaesthetists shows a demand for education that mirrors the increase in service demand.The intraoperative neuromonitoring units of study are the only postgraduate coursework of its kind in Australia, providing a structured curriculum in intraoperative neuromonitoring to complement experiential learning.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course? This professional certificate will provide an educational and certification opportunity for anaesthetists, physicians and surgeons and doctors training in these disciplines.

Mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) (also known as extracorporeal life support (ECLS)) are fundamental therapies for critical care clinicians.This Professional Certificate provides a unique education package for clinicians who want to gain expert knowledge in these areas. The easily accessible and engaging online format, in conjunction with a 1 day face to face workshop, makes it ideal for any doctor, anywhere to excel in a critical care work environment. The teaching is provided by some of Australia’s leading critical care professionals and emphasises knowledge and applications for practical use in emergency medicine, anaesthesia, pre-hospital, retrieval medicine and intensive care.Units of study: Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.

This course will prepare participants for managing the introduction and sustainable use of health technologies within the Australian health system.The Sydney Professional Certificate in Health Technology Management will help you build understanding about the links between evidence, policy and practice in order to inform payment decisions for different health technology products, such as pharmaceuticals, blood products, medical devices, and diagnostic tests.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Public health, health policy, and health professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of how public funding for different health technologies is determined and reviewed over time in Australia.

Immunology is increasingly important in new therapeutic approaches in a wide array of diseases, from allergy and autoimmune diseases, to cancer and infectious diseases. The pace of change has been rapid, and many experienced practitioners have expressed interest in upskilling. The course comprises of a mix of online lectures, face-to-face lectures, and workshops, which cover the fundamentals of immunology, the immune response to pathogens and cancer, immune-mediated diseases, immunological methods used in diagnosis and immunotherapeutics. Hands-on practical classes provide the opportunity to gain new technical skills as well as integrate theory and practice. Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Research scientists wishing to enter the field of immunology, laboratory staff wishing to upskill, new pharmaceutical employees and clinicians/GPs wishing to gain further knowledge of immunology and new immunotherapies.

This course will equip those working in health policy and economics with the skills needed to critically appraise, analyse and use information and data for policy and practice-related decision making.The Sydney Professional Certificate in Data Literacy for Health Policymakers consists of 2 online and block mode units of study that equip health policy and economics professionals with the skills required to inject data into policymaking.This course will increase your understanding of the links between evidence, policy and practice. You will build skills in making an evidence-based case for change and implementing policy.Upon completion, students will be able to critically appraise research studies, primary information sources, and health economic evaluations for policy making and analyse these in context. You will be able to define the boundaries and key features of health policy, identify policy instruments and how they function, understand the main frameworks used for analysing health policy, apply methods and principles of health economics, and critically analyse the role of economic evidence in informing policy decisions in health decision-making in Australia.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Public health, health policy and economics professionals who wish to improve their information and data literacy for health policymaking.