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Take the next step in your nursing career. La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing prepares you for a broad community approach to nursing children and families, particularly those in the prenatal to school-entry stage of their life cycle. Study community child health, including the nurturing care of mothers, children and families throughout the childbearing years. Explore the practice of nursing, midwifery research, Indigenous health, perinatal health and the care of families facing adversity. Graduate ready to apply an evidence based approach to practice, communicate effectively, critically analyse and apply principles for optimal health outcomes. As part of the course, you'll undertake 40 days of clinical practice in community-based maternal, child health and early childhood education settings. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

The Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics is a specialised degree that aims to give you the skills to solve the problems of modern businesses. This multi-disciplinary course draws upon knowledge and skills in business, statistics, computer science, and soft personal skills such as communication and critical thinking. The course covers foundation and advanced business analytics by using state-of-the-art tools to showcase the practical application of knowledge and skills. It also has a strong industry presence to ensure that you're kept up-to-date with the latest developments in this field. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Learn modern skills for a new communication era The evolution of digital media has transformed communication. Print media, direct mail and advertising are the old, and big data, social media and campaigns are the new way of communicating. La Trobe's Graduate Certificate of Strategic Communication gives you the skills to succeed in this rapidly-changing industry. You'll develop a strong foundation in communication with core subjects in strategy, writing, research, issues and crisis management along with political communication. Our range of electives helps you build the necessary skills to pursue a communication career in areas such as politics, public relations or digital marketing communication. You'll learn: Political communication Discover the vital role communication plays in the government to influence public opinion. Strategic communication writing Learn how to write to meet the strategic communication needs of an organisation. Research applications in strategic communication Gain an understanding of how research underpins communication campaigns. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

The Graduate Certificate of Professional Archaeology is a 60-credit point course that provides preparation for those wishing to enter commercial archaeology. It covers a range of topics including Aboriginal and historical archaeology, GIS, faunal analysis, and the preparation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans. The course may serve as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Masters degrees. It is particularly useful for professionals wanting to enhance their skills in specialist areas. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

The Graduate Certificate of Archaeology is a 60-credit point course for those wishing to develop or extend knowledge and skills in archaeology and provides a pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Masters of Professional Archaeology. The course provides a broad understanding of archaeological knowledge and skills as well as research skills. It is particularly useful for those who have not previously undertaken tertiary studies in archaeology. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

This course gives graduate physiotherapists an opportunity to develop advanced theoretical and applied skills in sports physiotherapy, critical evaluation of relevant literature and research design. The flexible design of this course allows students to continue clinical work while studying. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management is designed to provide a foundation in the basics of the sport management field and provide a pathway into postgraduate study. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Take the next step in your sexual health education. Imagine being exposed to incurable infection. Becoming infertile from a disease with no other symptoms. Wanting more information and having nowhere to turn. These are issues Australians face every day. Stigma, discrimination and concerns about infection continue to shape sexual health and wellbeing in Australia and around the world. Our health and education systems urgently need professionals trained to protect and promote the sexual health of the public. La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Sex, Health and Society will help you meet that need. Drawing on the latest research on sex, sexuality and health, you'll develop multi-disciplinary knowledge on human sexuality and its role in health and society. You'll discover how to create innovative programs and influence policies to improve the well-being of all communities. Developed by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, and taught in block-mode delivery, this course allows you to balance both work and study. You'll learn: Human sexuality research Discover how research on human sexuality can benefit the work of educators, health care providers, health promotion practitioners and policy makers. Communication techniques Learn how to discuss sex, sexuality and sexual health effectively in educational, professional and public settings. Human sexual development Gain an understanding of the biological, historical, psychological and social concepts and ideas that shape the development of sexuality, sexual health and society. Diversity in healthcare Explore how the sexual health and wellbeing of LGBTQ, disability and ageing communities can be improved. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

The one-year Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics comprises the foundation subjects for the Masters (and nested Graduate Diploma) in Ergonomics, Safety and Health. Our curriculum is designed to help you develop the diverse range of skills needed in contemporary workplaces in Australia and internationally. Beyond this core, course content reflects the specialist expertise of our staff at the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors. The Centre is a national and international leader in research, aimed at developing more effective workplace methods for preventing musculoskeletal injuries (Australia's largest OHS problem). We also focus on managing risks related to psychosocial hazards, which are important in a wide range of OHS issues. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

This course is designed to help you develop advanced theoretical and applied skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, critical evaluation of literature and research design. The flexible design of this course allows students to continue clinical work while studying. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.