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Make a difference in your community's mental health. As we respond to the challenges of a changing world, mental health is in the spotlight. Rapid changes to our social fabric have created significant challenges for individuals and their communities. All elements of our healthcare system urgently need professionals with skills and expertise to promote individual and community mental health. La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Mental Health has been carefully designed to meet that need and give you a deeper understanding of mental health theory and clinical practice. In this course, you will develop vital assessment skills and practical skills to support clients and patients with mental health concerns. When you graduate, you'll be better equipped to plan, implement and evaluate mental health practices and work in multidisciplinary teams. You'll use an evidence-based approach to prevent, detect and manage mental illness, and create a healthier society through mental health promotion. Graduate with the skills to make your mark in the healthcare sector. Support people with mental health concerns or work in speciality areas that improve the mental health of individuals and the community. You'll learn: Clinical mental health practice Understand the interrelationship between a person's medical, social and psychological health. Learn to connect theory and clinical practice, and provide high-quality support. Diagnostics Develop comprehensive mental health assessment skills. Examine diagnostic classifications and formulations used in psychiatry and understand the principles of trauma-informed care. Mental health promotion Learn how to use evidence-based practice in mental health promotion and mental illness prevention. Ethically-oriented practice Develop your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills and learn to make decisions using ethical frameworks. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

The postgraduate International Relations program offers demanding study in the important and complex field of international affairs. While drawing on theory, the primary focus is on real world issues and seeks to provide students with academic insights to help devise concrete responses to these issues. The degree provides formal academic preparation for people who wish to work in areas that require a detailed understanding of the international political and economic context. The degree is particularly useful for professionals who seek to enhance their career opportunities, for those who have embarked on a career but wish to change sectors and recent graduates who wish to sharpen their skills. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

This program aims to encourage thoughtful practitioners, analysts and policymakers who understand the complexity of international development, and who can effectively analyse and respond to challenges. This understanding requires you to be familiar with the history of development thinking and practice, and have up-to-date knowledge of best practice. You'll have direct contact with senior and experienced development sector practitioners. You'll learn from high-quality, experienced practitioners, including those who have worked with Oxfam, the Australian Red Cross, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

This course is designed for graduates of any discipline who seek to combine their existing skills with industry-driven, business-focused IT skills. Content is designed to meet employer demands for professionals with an understanding of business processes and information systems management tools. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Lead the way in healthcare. Drive innovation and change as a leader in healthcare. In just six months, you can advance your career opportunities in a rapidly-growing sector. La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management teaches you how to effectively manage people and resources. Get the tools you need to create better health services with a higher quality of care. You'll learn from experienced managers, leading professionals and researchers in the fields of management, pharmacy, medicine, physiotherapy, nursing, organisational psychology and statistics. If you want to take your study one step further, you'll gain full credit towards a Master of Health Administration. Choose two core subjects and two electives. You could learn: Human resource management Learn how to effectively manage people in the health sector. Understand recruitment and redundancy processes, equal opportunity in employment, training and development, motivation and performance appraisal, and occupational health and safety. What makes a healthy organisation? Identify the factors that impact staff, volunteers and patients within healthcare organisations, including culture, conflict and health promotion. Financial and operations management Develop a foundation in operations management, accounting, financial data analysis, quantitative performance data for management and decision-making. Epidemiology and biostatistics Gain an understanding of the role of epidemiology and biostatistics in solving public health problems. Learn to use statistical software, and analyse and interpret the results. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Lecturers and practitioners help you develop the knowledge, skills and analytical thinking suitable for a career focused on risk management in the investment, banking or finance areas. You will focus specifically on the specialisation of the measurement and management of market, credit, operational and portfolio risk. You can gain credit towards a Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management). The course requires the completion of four, 15 credit point subjects and is designed to be completed in 12 months of part-time study for local students only. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

This course is ideal if you would like to enhance your skills in dealing professionally with families - in a range of health and welfare contexts including family support, child protection, disability, drugs and alcohol, residential care, mental health, nursing and education. You'll have the opportunity to integrate theory and practice to your own role and unique work context. We offer a basic grounding in family therapy theory and practice via lectures and experiential work in small groups. Graduates may be eligible to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy level within the Master of Clinical Family Therapy. This course is delivered in partnership with The Bouverie Centre in Brunswick. For more information please contact the Bouverie Centre T: +61 3 8481 4800 E: Bouverie.academic@latrobe.edu.au or see the Handbook link below. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Make a difference in the lives of people with a disability The disability services landscape is changing. New reforms, techniques and technologies are transforming the sector and creating great opportunities for those with an interest in leading disability care and practice. La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice puts you at the forefront of contemporary disability practice and reform. You'll learn how to support people with disabilities, how to advocate for greater inclusion and how to promote greater opportunities for individuals with a disability to participate in society. You'll examine current disability policies and learn how to tackle disadvantage through system-level change. This flexible, fully-online course is designed by leading researchers from our Living with Disability Research Centre. You'll gain the skills to re-enter the workforce with a new career direction or build on prior professional experience in disability services. By the time you graduate, you'll be ready to support and advocate for people with disabilities in a wide range of disability, health and human services roles. You'll learn: Best practice in the disability sector Devise ways to adapt social settings, policy and legislation to include people with disabilities through disability reform processes. Evidence-based research and social inclusion Improve social inclusion and effectiveness of services for those with a disability by applying evidence-based research. Disability and the law Protect and support the rights of people with disabilities by evaluating legal frameworks and promoting positive outcomes. Ethics and disability Learn about ethical challenges and human rights work within the sector. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

The future of health is digital. Are you ready? There's never been a better time to harness the power of digital health technology. As digital disruption rapidly transforms our health systems, there's a high demand for professionals with skills in both technology and healthcare. For current practitioners in the health industry, the Graduate Certificate in Digital Health provides foundational knowledge in upcoming areas of digital health such as mHealth, data analytics and big data in health. This course is also an excellent platform for IT professionals looking to move into the health sector. You'll learn how to gather, interpret and leverage high-quality data to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Graduate with the skills you need to start your global digital health career. You'll learn: Big data in health and the Internet of Medical Things Understand what big data is, why it's important in healthcare, and how it can be applied in real-world scenarios. Explore how the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) can benefit healthcare services through compatible devices, apps and research platforms. Virtual health Explore the design and applications of digital health innovations in the virtual health space. Understand their strengths and weaknesses and how they're used to provide affordable and effective healthcare. Epidemiology and biostatistics Understand the fundamental role of epidemiology and biostatistics in public health. Learn how to gather and interpret health data and improve health outcomes for your community. Future of digital health Examine new and emerging digital health innovations and their impact on the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals, patients and technical specialists. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Community planning and development is about shaping and working with cities, towns and rural areas to improve them physically, socially and economically. If you do not have formal planning qualifications, the Graduate Certificate in Community Planning and Development is designed to provide you with training in the discipline and create a pathway into the profession. It emphasises contemporary issues such as change facilitation, sustainable development, climate change, planning for healthy communities, children's environments, indigenous communities and water management within the context of a changing society in both urban and rural areas. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.