Online Courses Handbook 2003

191205 v.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration

Introduction
This course develops the ability to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate systems of health care delivery. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for senior administrative and planning positions in hospitals and other health service areas. It is aimed at both health professionals intending to acquire management and administrative skills and non-health professionals seeking a career in health administration.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A basic qualification at degree level or its equivalent in an appropriate profession together with work experience in health administration. Applicants without qualifications and work experience, may be required to undertake bridging units for admission.

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 year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirement for the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy and Management may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval by the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

6115 v.9 Health Services Management 584 4.0 25.0

13152 v.2 Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0

13154 v.2 Health Care Systems 681 3.0 25.0

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

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

4860 v.5 Health Economics 584 4.0 25.0

11098 v.2 Health Services Law and Ethics 584 3.0 25.0

11099 v.2 Health Planning and Evaluation 582 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