Courses Handbook 2008

304695 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health Promotion

GradCertIndigHlthProm(Curtin)

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


Introduction

This course is designed to enhance the skills of Indigenous graduates with a responsibility for health promotion as part of their employment in Indigenous health. Students enrolling in the course may currently be working in Indigenous health, education or related areas. The course is delivered in block mode and has a strong Indigenous focus, covering the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in Indigenous communities.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An Associate Diploma in Aboriginal Health or equivalent. Students must apply via the Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health in Geraldton.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance in the general information section of this publication. Students may be required to participate in a professional placement as part of the courserequirements.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study on an external basis via the Combined University Centre for Rural Health in Geraldton.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13157 v.4   Health Promotion Planning 681 4.0 25.0
13169 v.3   Health Promotion Methods 682 4.0 25.0
13171 v.3   Evaluation of Health Promotion 687 4.0 25.0
13174 v.4   Health Promotion Professional Practice 686 7.0 25.0
  100.0
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