Information valid for students commencing in 2019.
Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice
Handbook year | 2019 |
Course code | 117506 |
Course type | Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline, from this or another university, more than two years prior to admission. |
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. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of Graduate Diploma 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
NS5342:03 Principles of Education for the Health Professional
Plus
Select 6 credit points from List 1
Plus
Select one of the Options listed below
List 1
:03 Research Methods in Health (QUT)
NS5341:03 Business and Finance for the Health Manager
:03 Health Planning and Evaluation (QUT)
RH5200:03 Rehabilitation Research and Evidence Based Practice
TM5516:03 Biostatistics for Public Health
TM5541:03 Managing Effective Health Programs
Options
Option A – Credentialed Diabetes Educator
HS5381:03 Health Promotion for Diabetes
NS5380:03 Clinical Management of Diabetes
NS5382:03 Applied Diabetes Education and Management
NS5383:03 Diabetes Professional Practice
Option B – Dietetics
Select 9 credit points from List 2
Plus
Select 3 credit points from List 2 or List 3
Option C – Occupational Therapy
Select 9 credit points from List 4
Plus
Select 3 credit points from List 3 or List 4
Option D – Pharmacy
Select 9 credit points from List 5 or outbound cross institutional study subject/s as approved by the Course Coordinator
Plus
Select 3 credit points from List 3 or List 4
Option E – Physiotherapy
Select 9 credit points from List 6
Plus
Select 3 credit points from List 3 or List 6
Option F – Podiatry
Select 9 credit points from List 7
Plus
Select 3 credit points from List 3 or List 7
Option G – Podiatry Prescribing
:06 Podiatric Therapeutics 1 (QUT)
:06 Podiatric Therapeutics 2 (QUT)
Option H – Speech Pathology
Select 9 credit points from List 8
Plus
Select 3 credit points from List 3 or List 8
List 2
:03 Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management (QUT)
HS5381:03 Health Promotion for Diabetes
NS5367:03 Advanced Topics in Dietetics Practice
NS5380:03 Clinical Management of Diabetes
RH5202:03 Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions
RH5205:03 Palliative Care for Health Professionals
List 3
:03 Research Methods in Health (QUT)
NS5341:03 Business and Finance for the Health Manager
PS5109:03 Ergonomics
:03 Health Planning and Evaluation (QUT)
:03 Contemporary Health Management (QUT)
RH5200:03 Rehabilitation Research and Evidence Based Practice
TM5513:03 Public Health Management
TM5516:03 Biostatistics for Public Health
TM5528:03 Health Promotion
TM5541:03 Managing Effective Health Programs
List 4
:03 Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management (QUT)
OT5005:03 Advanced Topics in Clinical Practice
OT5201:03 Advanced Mental Health Practice
OT5202:03 Cultural Competency Principles in Australian Healthcare Practice
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
List 5
:03 Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management (QUT)
NS5380:03 Clinical Management of Diabetes
PC5520:03 Pharmaceutical Public Health – Pharmacovigilance
RH5202:03 Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions
RH5205:03 Palliative Care for Health Professionals
List 6
:03 Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management (QUT)
PS5101:03 Clinical Expert Updates for Physiotherapy
PS5108:03 Advanced Musculoskeletal Practice
RH5201:03 Rehabilitation for Disability Across the Lifespan
RH5202:03 Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions
RH5205:03 Palliative Care for Health Professionals
List 7
:03 Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management (QUT)
HS5381:03 Health Promotion for Diabetes
NS5380:03 Clinical Management of Diabetes
RH5202:03 Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions
RH5205:03 Palliative Care for Health Professionals
RH5800:03 Advanced Topics in Podiatric Practice
List 8
:03 Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management (QUT)
RH5201:03 Rehabilitation for Disability Across the Lifespan
RH5202:03 Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions
RH5205:03 Palliative Care for Health Professionals
SL5200:03 Advanced Practice in Dysphagia
SL5201:03 Advanced Practice in Adult Speech Pathology
SL5202:03 Advanced Practice in Paediatric Speech Pathology
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville (Limited) | Some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance at the Townsville campus |
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 | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures |
Maximum allowed | 9 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for subjects 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 this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice |
Approved abbreviation | GDipRurGenPrac |
Inclusion of majors on | Not applicable |
Exit with lesser award | Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |