Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
Course code | 107006 |
Course type | Graduate Diploma (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 entry 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 | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | The Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education enables health professionals to complete a postgraduate qualification to enhance their teaching and learning skills with undergraduate health students whom they teach and supervise. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
HS5405:03 Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions
HS5406:03 Strategies for Clinical Teaching
HS6405:03 Assessment and Evaluation in Health Professional Education
HS7410:03: Curriculum Design and Renewal in Health Professional Education
HS7411:03 Leadership in Health Professional Education
OPTIONS
Select 6 credit points of subjects from one the following groups of specified HS5 and NS5 subjects
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
PLUS
Select three credit points of any postgraduate subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | External only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | No |
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 | 12 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 6 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 9 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION |
Approved abbreviation | GDipHlthProfEd |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable – this course does not include majors |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Health Professional Education. Students may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course. |