310441 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Children's Environmental Health

GradCertChildEnvHlth(Curtin)

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

Introduction

Although the last three decades have witnessed a significant decline in childhood mortality and morbidity, these gains have not been apparent everywhere and in some countries mortality and morbidity are increasing. Exposure to environmental risks is a major reason for ill health in children, particularly in children who are impoverished and malnourished. Yet, because of their increased susceptibility, children are the very group that can least afford to be exposed to environmental hazards. A major barrier to improving understanding of child environmental health and to improving health outcomes for children worldwide is the lack of appropriate training for staff working in this area.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent in a field relating to environmental health, medicine or health sciences from a recognised tertiary institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is six months full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is available fully online and has an intake in both semesters.

Course Organisation

The course consists of four units which are all available in both semesters.

Career Opportunities

Children's environmental health is an emerging area with no other formal qualifications available. Potential career opportunities include positions in international organisations such as the World Health Organisation and research opportunities.

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
13230	v.3	Foundations of Public Health 681	3.0	25.0
308419	v.1	Environmental Health Management 683	4.0	25.0
310442	v.1	Introduction to Children's Environmental Health 682	5.0	25.0
310443	v.1	Environmental Threats to the Health of Children 682	5.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1					Y
2008	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.

^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.