Graduate Certificate in Counselling for Health Professionals

This course supports current healthcare professionals to develop their capacity to support guidance and counselling within their current healthcare and/or clinical role.

Higher education

Applicants with previous higher education study

• Completed course at Bachelor level or above at any Australian higher education provider (or equivalent overseas qualification); OR
• Partially completed a course at Graduate Certificate level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification). Applicants must have completed the equivalent of at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.

In the course of their work, health professionals encounter patient distress. Knowing how to support patients as they navigate their health conditions is key to providing whole-of-person care and maximizing health outcomes including quality of life. This certificate will equip students with the knowledge and strategies to support patients navigate issues including loss, grief, and trauma associated with life events including disability, addiction, chronic illness, infertility, and ageing.

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:

Year 1. 4 subjects in first year including

4 core subjects

• TAS-KHA501 - Counselling Skills 1
• TAS-KHA502 - Counselling Skills 2
• TAS-KHA507 - Adjustment to Change
• TAS-KHA601 - Addictive Behaviours

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule to be eligible for this award. Students may take up to 2 years to complete, however the Government's Higher Education Relief Package funding expires in 2020 and tuition fee will go back to normal rate in 2021.