Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education
Course code | 107011 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Registration as a nurse, doctor of medicine or other health professional in Australia; or Completion of an appropriate AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with 2 years relevant experience or equivalent. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | In some instances students may be called for interview, prior to admission. |
Post admission requirements | For flexible delivery option, computer and internet access is required. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | The Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education enables health professionals working in regional and remote tropical Australia to complete a postgraduate qualification to enhance their teaching and learning skills with undergraduate health students whom they teach and supervise. They will develop knowledge, skills and attitudes to deliver best practice teaching and learning opportunities for students in the health professions. They will possess expertise in improving teaching and learning opportunities for students training in a range of professions across the health sector and will be committed to responsible, ethical and professional conduct in lead roles as educators. Graduates will work to foster their practice through professional development and the application of evidence-based practice. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education will be able to:
|
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
HS5405:03 Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions
HS5406:03 Strategies for Clinical Teaching
OPTIONS
Select 6 credit points of subjects from one the following groups
Group 1
HS5409:03 Innovative Teaching in the Health Professions
HS5410:03 Health Professional Education using Action Research
Group 2
(Note: This group is only available for health practitioners currently registered as nurses)
NS5407:03 Contemporary Issues in Nurse Education
NS5408:03 Clinical Teaching in Nursing and Midwifery
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | External only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 3 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION |
Approved abbreviation | GCertHlthProfEd |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable – this course does not include majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education and the Master of Health Professional Education. Students may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course. |