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Palliative and supportive services at Flinders University provides distance courses that give professionals from any health discipline the opportunity to deepen the knowledge base on which their practice is grounded.
The courses provide:
<ul><li>leading edge content for students across the world</li><li>an interdisciplinary team approach, appreciating diverse professional perspectives</li><li>relevance to your immediate and potential future professional needs</li><li>enjoyable, successful learning through well structured topics</li><li>a flexible delivery mode to match your hectic work and life schedules.</li></ul>
It is 1 year in length on a full-time basis and can also be undertaken part-time.

Take your current profession in health to the next level with the ability to support those with a terminal diagnosis. Whether you work in aged care, nursing, or oncology, you’ll be able to apply skills that help those in need experience a better quality of life. 

Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care

Flexible online studyThe Master of Ageing and Health offers great flexibility combined with a comprehensive learning experience. You can study online while continuing to work, allowing you to apply your knowledge within your current role.Choice of research or courseworkWith Charles Sturt University you&#39;ll have the option to complete your masters&#39; degree by research or coursework. In the research strand, you&#39;ll develop specific skills in research and evaluation by completing core subjects and a research dissertation facilitating your knowledge contribution to practice. If you choose the coursework strand, you&#39;ll take a selection of core and elective subjects to augment your professional skills in human services.Enhance your skillsetThe interdisciplinary nature of this gerontology degree means that it is a great postgraduate study option for people from a range of health professions and disciplines engaged in the aged care sector, including nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work. We offer a wide selection of topics relevant to practice so you can study areas of interest to help you achieve your career goals. Why not try our free short course, Understanding Ageing, to get a feel for some of the topics, challenges and opportunities in this dynamic field?Our academic expertiseOur academics are dedicated professional educators who are highly experienced in their fields, and who provide personal engagement and support to guide you through your studies. People like Dr Belinda Cash and Robin Harvey, who have both received the Distinguished Member award from the Australian Association of Gerontology for their services to the field. Belinda has clinical practice experience in mental health and older adults, and rural carers and services, while Robin&#39;s professional background includes experience in the fields of health promotion with older adults, mental health, and age-friendly communities and environments.

Gain advanced skills and knowledge for leadership roles in this growing sector. Under exceptional academic guidance, you’ll explore the management of aged care services. Analyse current theories and extend your professional practice.

Master of Ageing and Health

Be at the forefront of innovation to address dementia, the major health and social issue of the 21st century﻿The Graduate Certificate in Dementia offers a cross-disciplinary understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals, societies and governments. Graduates will possess a range of knowledge and perspectives to inform their professional and personal support for the needs of people with dementia. As expectations increase around person-centred care, and decision making informed by a deep knowledge of dementia, a variety of opportunities may become available for those with postgraduate qualifications in dementia.Program objectivesThe rising prevalence of dementia is creating new challenges and a pressing need for change in the way our systems and practices support people who live with dementia. This program will equip you with the expertise to lead transformation, based on the latest evidence.Program information:<ul><li>Fully online and flexible with modular content suitable for a wide variety of study approaches</li><li>Easy to navigate and accessible across a range of devices</li><li>Personal perspectives highlighted in assessments linking acquired knowledge to individual contexts.</li><li>Relevant and up-to-date program information</li></ul>

Help to improve the lives of people with dementia and support their families and the community. Explore health science aspects and social issues. Begin to understand relevant neurobiology. Study public health policies and systems.

Graduate Certificate in Dementia

Become a skilled, responsive leader in aged care. Australia’s aged care sector is growing rapidly, which means increasing demand for capable and responsive leadership across a range of healthcare settings. This specialised graduate certificate equips you with advanced knowledge and skills in the core areas of leadership, management and quality care of the older person. With a wide choice of elective subjects, you can also develop specialised knowledge in areas like mental health, public health or organisational behaviour.

Build on your health qualification with a course in quality care of the older person. Grow your understanding of ageing in Australia. You’ll study leadership in clinical practice and select electives. Get ready for management roles in aged care.

Graduate Certificate in Aged Care

Within a flexible online learning environment you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to be an effective human services professional. Human service professionals are concerned with improving the social, economic, personal and communal well-being of people. They seek to promote social inclusion and achieve equity, social justice, interdependence and human rights of people who are adversely affected by social and economic factors.You will study with fellow students from different professional backgrounds, which will help you to learn and understand how different professions can contribute to improving the quality of people&#39;s lives. This program will suit you if you are wanting to be an agent for change and are looking for specialist human services training.You will explore contemporary issues, and learn about the latest theory and practice that can be applied to a broad range of human service settings, including government and non-government, welfare organisations and community groups. You will access highly relevant courses based on the latest evidence-based research and build upon your existing knowledge base for working with children, families, young people, older people, communities and human service organisations.You will complete one of the following majors:<ul><li>Children, Youth and Families</li><li>Disability Practice</li><li>First Peoples Community Practice</li><li>Leadership and Management</li></ul>Students who do not wish to complete a major may complete courses from any major.Students may choose to complete a research dissertation on your area of interest in human services. This will provide you with the knowledge and skills for conducting independent research projects and the research experience necessary for those who wish to pursue a PhD or Master of Philosophy.It is anticipated that successful graduates of the Master of Human Services will enhance their opportunities for advancement in the human services field.

Put your passion for people into action when you work for social change and specialise in human services. Choose from a generalist or dissertation stream. Get set for a rich career in health, family law, criminal justice, or children's services.

Master of Human Services

Within a flexible online learning environment you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to be an effective human services professional. Human service professionals are concerned with improving the social, economic, personal and communal well-being of people. They seek to promote social inclusion and achieve equity, social justice, interdependence and human rights of people who are adversely affected by social and economic factors.You will explore contemporary issues and learn about the latest theory and practice that can be applied to a broad range of human service settings, including government and non-government welfare organisations and community groups. You will build upon your existing knowledge base for working with children, families, young people, older people, communities and human service organisations.This program is informed by the latest research and will suit you if you are looking for specialist human services training or wish to expand your current scope of practice. You will study alongside people from a range of disciplines, which will help you to learn and understand how different professions can contribute to improving the quality of people&#39;s lives. It is anticipated that successful completion of the program will give you an edge in a competitive job market.

Get set to make things better for people and the broader community. Complete core topics to prepare you for work in the human services sector. Choose an elective to give you specialist knowledge in childhood, disability, aged care or community work.

Graduate Certificate in Human Services

Study conveniently onlineThe Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health offers great flexibility combined with a comprehensive learning experience. You only need to complete four subjects and can study online while continuing to work, allowing you to apply your knowledge within your current role.Hone your skillsThe interdisciplinary nature of this gerontology graduate certificate ensures it is suitable for people from a wide range of health professions and disciplines, including aged care, allied health, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work. Why not try our free short course, Understanding Ageing, to get a feel for some of the topics, challenges and opportunities in this dynamic field?Professionals teaching youOur academics are dedicated professional educators who are highly experienced in their fields, and who provide personal engagement and support to guide you through your studies. People like Dr Belinda Cash and Robin Harvey, who have both received the Distinguished Member award from the Australian Association of Gerontology for their services to the field. Belinda has clinical practice experience in mental health and older adults, and rural carers and services, while Robin&#39;s professional background includes experience in the fields of health promotion with older adults, mental health, and age-friendly communities and environments.Pursue further studyThe Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health can provide a pathway into a higher research degree, such as Charles Sturt University&#39;s Master of Ageing and Health. On successful completion of the graduate certificate, you&#39;ll receive credit for four subjects into the master&#39;s degree.

Lead those who care for Australia’s ageing population. You’ll explore health aspects of later life, including dementia support. Develop your professional practice. Think about partnerships that extend and enhance care.

Graduate Certificate of Ageing and Health

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare is designed to reach the healthcare professional who wishes to develop specialist skills in the care of older adults and expand their career pathway in a range of health care settings. The course will aim to develop excellence in contemporary older person’s healthcare care to meet the professional development needs of graduates interested in ageing studies and evidence-based approaches to practice and policy development.

Grow your health career and care for the ageing population. Build on your health degree with subjects covering dementia and end of life care. You’ll also look at legal and safety factors. Help older people in care or at home. Make a difference.

Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare

Creativity for Life

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults

Mental Health, Dementia and Challenging Behaviours

The Arts and Dementia Care

Introduction to Ageing, the Brain and Dementia

Navigating the Aged Care System

Quality and Safety in Aged Care

Health Services for an Ageing Population

Ageing and Disability Friendly Environments

Aged Care Leadership and Management: Effective Internal and External Integration

This subject examines the evidence base for, and the potential impact of, public health interventions aimed at:(1) reducing the incidence of dementia in the general population, and(2) improving quality of life for those living with dementia. The large scale impact of dementia on societies, both current and forecast, is surveyed, and used to inform an evaluation of effective public health strategies designed to reduce this impact. Strategies investigated include dementia risk reduction efforts, improving dementia awareness and understanding, and making communities and environments more dementia friendly. Students are assessed in a variety of formats to develop communication skills in the public health context.

Public Health and Dementia 1

This subject examines the effect of policies and systems on the societal impact of dementia, and the effective provision of support, services and resources to people with dementia and the people who care for them, including approaches enabling independent living and optimum health. National approaches to dementia care and health system design are compared and contrasted with respect to current and anticipated needs and financial impact. Students study four modules and a choice of applied modules to tailor their learning to particular interests. Assessments are both online for the content modules, and in the form of written assignments enabling the student to relate the course material to their individual professional and/or personal context.

Policies and Systems in Dementia 1

This subject examines the neurobiology, pathology and disease processes of the primary diseases causing dementia. Damage and pathology are contextualised in terms of the functions of the nervous system, providing insights to the causes, symptoms and progression of the most common dementias. Current research on causes, risk factors including genetics, and the prospects for effective treatments are explored. Students complete five content modules, and are assessed both online for the content modules, and in the form of a written MyContext assignment requiring the student to directly relate the course material to their individual professional and/or personal context.

Neurobiology of Dementia 1

This subject examines social, therapeutic and environmental factors influencing the health and wellbeing of people with dementia, and their carers. The impact of dementia on individuals, and provision for the rights and needs of people with dementia, are the focus of the curriculum. Students are assessed both online for the content modules, and in the form of a written MyContext assignment requiring the student to directly relate the course material to their individual professional and/or personal context.

Health and Social Care in Dementia 1

This subject will critically examine the processes and activities to identify, monitor and improve key elements of aged care organisational functioning, within complex health networks. A review and critique of governance arrangements, including accountability and transparency requirements for staff, managers and boards will be undertaken. Requirements for performance metrics, organisational and clinical outcomes and reporting arrangements will be debated. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.

This subject will critically assess the knowledge, structures and systems required to effectively govern, organise and manage residential aged care organisations. The aged care sector will be reviewed within the Australian healthcare context, its specific historical trajectory of development and need for reform will be investigated. Governance arrangements incorporating legislation, regulation and systems for aged care organisations will be examined. The challenge of addressing multiple stakeholders and how they interact with each other will be explored. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.

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