Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

302025 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Healing Arts


GradCertIndigHealArts(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course is designed to build on the knowledge, skills and abilities of health workers of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. It focuses on the use of art activities as a healing process. Art is used as a means of communication in helping relationships as a source of healing.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree level qualification or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Two units are conducted in the Centre for Aboriginal Studies. The remaining unit is conducted in various Indigenous health care settings. Part-time students are required to complete the first two units before commencing the practicum and reflective practice unit.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

302026 v.3   Forms of Healing Arts 511 3.0 25.0
302027 v.3   Healing Art Processes 512 3.0 25.0
302029 v.3   Practicum and Reflection 521 6.0 50.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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