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Postgraduate TAS-HSA-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management (Aged Care)

Learn to lead and manage aged care services

A formal qualification in aged care governance and leadership, developed by the Australian Institute of Health Service Management. Study leadership theory and gain confidence in your decision making. Get critical and strive to make improvements.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$4,150

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 25 Jun 23
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  • 2023

Degree structure

4

Core subjects

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Major subjects

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Elective subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse leadership theories and styles in Aged Care contexts
  2. Demonstrate a range of decision making and leadership skills in problem solving, change and conflict management, accounting for and respecting cultural diversity and the needs of healthcare stakeholders
  3. Analyse foundational and contemporary health service management theory, principles and processes, and reflect on their efficacy in current practice
  4. Demonstrate leadership communication on management, motivation, and workplace culture required for effective leadership
Entry requirements

Higher education

For admission to this degree you need to have a Australian Bachelor Degree or equivalent and a minimum of one year relevant work experience in the health sector

Work and Life

A minimum of five years approved relevant work experience in the health sector or other special circumstances (e.g. post-secondary qualifications) as approved by the Dean or delegated authority.

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. https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning.

Description

The effective governance and management of aged care services is a critical requirement to ensure: safe, high quality care for vulnerable older Australians; and, the financial viability of organisations.

In this program you will critically assess the knowledge, structures and systems required to effectively govern, organise and manage residential aged care organisations. A review and critique of governance arrangements, including accountability and transparency requirements for staff, managers and boards will be undertaken. The processes and activities to identify, monitor and improve key elements of organisational functioning, within complex health networks, will also be examined.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking part-time study, the following study pattern is recommended.

The course is only available for part-time study.

Completion of 4 core subjects from the schedule below: 

  • TAS-BAA541 Aged Care Governance: Context, Reforms and Systems
  • TAS-BAA542 Aged Care Leadership and Management: Effective Internal and External Integration
  • TAS-BAA750 Delivering Integrated Care
  • TAS-BAA752 Foundations of Integrated Care

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.

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