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Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management |
Abbreviation: | GCertHLM |
UOW Course Code: | 1163 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management is a program for health care professionals seeking: the leadership skills required to be an effective manager in the context of health care; to critically evaluate and incorporate reflective practice in a leadership role; and to analyse and demonstrate the values of coaching and mentoring skills.
The program comprises four six-credit point subjects offered by flexible delivery.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management will be able to:
- Articulate coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with health leadership and management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods associated with health leadership and management.
- Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills in reviewing, analysing and synthesising information to independently generate solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in developing and applying new understanding.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate initiative and judgement to adapt the knowledge and skills of effective leadership that can be applied in professional practice and/or scholarship.
- Independently plan and execute a project in regard to health leadership and management.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of skills in reflection and in coaching in relation to effective leadership.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG902 | Effective Management in Health | 6 | Spring (Flex); Autumn (Flex) |
| SNPG925 | Effective Leadership in Health | 6 | Annual (Flex); Spring (Flex) |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Spring (Dist or Flex); Autumn (Dist or Flex) |
| SNPG950 | Reflection on Practice | 6 | Spring (Dist or Flex); Autumn (Dist or Flex) |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au