Postgraduate TAS-HLP-GCE-2024
Graduate Certificate in Health Protection
Learn how to jump into action during a health crisis
If you work in healthcare or emergency services, then this timely course could be for you. Discover how to respond to public health incidents like COVID-19 outbreaks and bushfire smoke. Understand the science and regulations behind public health surveillance.
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Study method
100% online
Price
From
$4,480
Total subjects
4
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 07 Jul 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
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What you'll learn
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.
Career opportunities
This program has been designed to facilitate contemporary health protection practices for those working across the surging 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.
Entry requirements
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
Work and Life
Applicants may also be eligible for this degree by showing approved equivalent relevant industry experience.
Credit for previous study or work
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.
Description
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.
Degree structure details
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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