2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health | 2017

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health

Abbreviation:

GCertIndHlth

UOW Course Code:

1114

CRICOS Code:

088725B

Total Credit Points:

24

Duration:

1 year part-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

Flexible/Distance

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health provides the knowledge and skills to effectively address Indigenous community health, community development, and cultural issues in relation to Indigenous health.

It is a multi-disciplinary program involving local Indigenous communities, and highlights both historical and contemporary Indigenous health problems.

The four subjects are available by flexible or distance delivery.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in relation to Indigenous health.
  2. Assess the relevance of Indigenous health services on the health outcomes of Indigenous people.
  3. Review, analyse and synthesise information to identify complex Indigenous health issues.
  4. Exercise critical thinking and reflection to appreciate and evaluate the complexity of Indigenous health issues.
  5. Communicate knowledge and ideas about the concepts of Indigenous health and the related impact for treatment of illness. 

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
MEDI843 Comparative Indigenous Health Issues 6 Autumn
MEDI946 The Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Aboriginal Australians 6 Autumn
MEDI905 Cultural Competence in Psychology 6 Spring
MEDI941 Indigenous Health Patterns 6 Spring

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

Last reviewed: 27 August, 2018