Online Courses Handbook 2003

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 4.0 25.0

6115 v.9 Health Services Management 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

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

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