GC-HLPROM v.1 Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
GradCertHlthProm(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Course Overview
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course enhances the skills of graduates with a responsibility for health promotion as a part of employment.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants require a Bachelor degree or equivalent with a health related background from a recognised tertiary institution.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Entry/Completion Note
Applicants for this course should refer to the Faculty website for more information on Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance.
Course Organisation
Graduate Certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply health promotion concepts and practice to enhance the health and wellbeing of groups and populations
2. locate, extract, evaluate and synthesise relevant information to develop sustainable health promotion programs
3. effectively use new and existing technologies applicable to health promotion to gather information, analyse data and communicate
4. demonstrate independent and self-directed learning to enhance professional development
5. assess and apply international perspectives and principles to health promotion
6. demonstrate an understanding and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity
7. work professionally and ethically across a range of settings
8. demonstrate effective project management skills
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is normally two semesters of part-time study in both internal and external study modes.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 7 | Y | Y | |||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | 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.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| HLPR6001 | v.1 | Health Promotion Strategies and Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HLPR6000 | v.1 | Concepts in Health Promotion Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| HLPR6003 | v.1 | Evaluation of Health Promotion | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| PUBH6007 | v.1 | Behaviour Change Communication | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SXLG6000 | v.1 | Sexology Attitudes and Values | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PUBH6004 | v.1 | Mental Health Promotion | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| NUTR6000 | v.1 | Public Health Nutrition Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HLPR6006 | v.1 | Politics and Power in Public Health | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HLPR6002 | v.1 | Media Impact on Public Health | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| HLPR6004 | v.1 | Diversity and Difference in Health Promotion | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| STAT6000 | v.1 | Health Research Methods | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PUBH6009 | v.1 | Public Health Practicum | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PUBH5001 | v.1 | Drugs Policy and Public Health | 23.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas:
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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.
Handbook
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