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Total subjects
4
Price
From
$4,150
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 05 Feb 23
- 25 Jun 23
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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QS Ranking 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
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Degree details
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to function in, contemporary health protection practice.
- Apply microbiological processes and principles to prevent and control the spread of infection.
- Analyse information on environmental hazards to assess potential health impacts and relative risk.
- Demonstrate skills to respond to public health outbreaks and incidents using a systematic approach.
- Interpret, analyse and evaluate surveillance data to inform health protection practice.
This program has been designed to facilitate contemporary health protection practices for those working across the surge workforce in a range of areas and abilities. On completion of the program, you will be armed with the knowledge to effectively assist in surge capacity environments. This extends across the health profession, from allied health, general practitioners and nurses through to executive management and leadership groups.
As a graduate of the Graduate Certificate in Health Protection, you will have demonstrated professional competencies in health protection practice with specific application to public health incidents relating to communicable diseases and environmental health. This program is relevant to people working within local, state, national or international government, hospital staff, residential care staff, non-government agencies, and emergency response workers.
You will also be supported to continue study in the Master of Public Health.
Higher education
A relevant undergraduate degree at AQF7 level in fields such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, science, psychology, social sciences, health professions and health services management or equivalent relevant industry experience.
Work and Life
Applicants may also be eligible for this degree by showing approved relevant work experience, qualifications or other special circumstances as approved by the dean or delegated authority. Refer applications to UTAS
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning
The Graduate Certificate in Health Protection develops professional competencies required for effective response to public health incidents in Australia, and globally.
It will provide you with the skills required to investigate and respond to outbreaks of communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, and other health threats. You will gain an understanding of environmental health concepts, the epidemiology of communicable diseases, core communicable disease control principles, the objectives of public health surveillance systems, and legislation and regulation in place to manage public health risks. The program has been developed in close collaboration with public health professionals working in the field. This ensures that graduates are practice-ready and have a strong understanding of systems that address health protection. The program is relevant to a wide range of professions including allied health, data managers and epidemiologists, doctors, nurses, executive management, residential care providers, emergency services and government employees. Its learnings are applicable to local, state and national levels of government and can be applied internationally including in response to health protection issues in developing countries.
The Graduate Certificate in Health Protection is delivered online, using real-world examples and practical assessments. Active discussion boards and online tutorials will support you in the online learning environment. The practical, applicable topics, combined with experienced lecturers with relevant, contemporary knowledge of health protection practices, provide an engaging online learning environment.
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended.
Completion of 4 core subjects from the schedule below:
- TAS-CAM617 Environmental Health
- TAS-CAM626 Communicable Disease Epidemiology
- TAS-CAM636 Public Health Surveillance
- TAS-CAM637 Outbreak Management
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.
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