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127311 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Health Policy and Management


GradCertHlthPolMgnt(Curtin)

Introduction


This multi-disciplinary course provides a foundation in the key disciplines that constitute the area of health policy and management for those without such a background. It is suitable for experienced health service personnel from a variety of areas desiring to expand knowledge of policy and management issues within the context of health care provision.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


An approved health science degree with graduates from other backgrounds also considered.

Specific Requirements


Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

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 Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
4860 v.5   Health Economics 584 3.0 25.0
6115 v.9   Health Services Management 584 3.0 25.0
11099 v.2   Health Planning and Evaluation 582 3.0 25.0
13152 v.2   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
13154 v.2   Health Care Systems 681 3.0 25.0
13186 v.2   Health Services Bioethics 684 3.0 25.0
13367 v.2   Health Services Quality Development 583 3.0 25.0
13368 v.2   Health Services Management 585 3.0 25.0
13626 v.2   Health, Stress and the Management Environment 682 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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