Information valid for students commencing in 2019.
Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice [Exit Only]
Handbook year | 2019 |
Course code | 117511 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | The Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice may be awarded to students exiting the Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice, provided they meet the award requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Not applicable - the course is an exit qualification only. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
OT5200:03 Advanced Practice Within the Rural and Remote Context
OPTIONS
Select 9 credit points of specific subjects from List 1
List 1
:03 Introduction to Clinical Therapeutics for Health (QUT)
:06 Podiatric Therapeutics 1 (QUT)
:06 Podiatric Therapeutics 2 (QUT)
:03 Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management (QUT)
HS5106:03 Planning and Evaluation for Primary Health Care
HS5381:03 Health Promotion for Diabetes
HS5405:03 Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions
HS5406:03 Strategies for Clinical Teaching
HS5409:03 Innovative Teaching in Health Professions
NS5331:03 Effective Clinical Governance
NS5339:03 Leading and Managing in Health or TM5513:03 Public Health Management or :03 Contemporary Health Management (QUT) or :03 Health Planning and Evaluation (QUT)
NS5341:03 Business and Finance for the Health Manager
NS5342:03 Principles of Education for the Health Professional or :03 Clinical Education in Health (QUT)
NS5367:03 Advanced Topics in Dietetics Practice
NS5380:03 Clinical Management of Diabetes
NS5382:03 Applied Diabetes Education and Management
NS5383:03 Diabetes Professional Practice
OT5005:03 Advanced Topics in Clinical Practice
OT5201:03 Advanced Mental Health Practice
OT5202:03 Cultural Competency Principles in Australian Healthcare Practice
PC5005:03 Safety and Quality in Pharmaceutical Practice
PC5513:03 Pharmaceutical Public Health – Management of Chronic Diseases 1
PC5514:03 Pharmaceutical Public Health – Management of Chronic Diseases 2
PC5518:03 Pharmaceutical Public Health – Management of Chronic Diseases 3
PC5520:03 Pharmaceutical Public Health – Pharmacovigilance
PS5101:03 Clinical Expert Updates for Physiotherapy
PS5108:03 Advanced Musculoskeletal Practice
PS5109:03 Ergonomics
RH5200:03 Rehabilitation Research and Evidence Based Practice or :03 Research Methods in Health (QUT)
RH5201:03 Rehabilitation for Disability Across the Lifespan
RH5202:03 Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions
RH5205:03 Palliative Care for Health Professionals
RH5206:03 Assistive Technology Strategies to enable personal autonomy
RH5800:03 Advanced Topics in Podiatric Practice
SL5200:03 Advanced Practice in Dysphagia
SL5201:03 Advanced Practice in Adult Speech Pathology
SL5202:03 Advanced Practice in Paediatric Speech Pathology
TM5516:03 Biostatistics for Public Health
TM5526:03 Public Health Economics
TM5528:03 Health Promotion
TM5541:03 Managing Effective Health Programs
TM5570:03 Public Health Evaluation
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | Some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance at the Townsville campus |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable – this is an exit only degree. |
Maximum allowed | Not applicable |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice |
Approved abbreviation | GCertRurGenPrac |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |