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Postgraduate UND-HPE-GDI-2023

Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education

Become an exemplary health educator

This industry-focussed postgrad qualification enables you to expand your educational practice. Grow your learning and facilitation knowledge. Consider research methods and ethical issues. Demonstrate best practice in contemporary health education.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

8

Price

From

$26,600

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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  • 09 Jul 23
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The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to delivering an excellent student experience, alongside a high standard of teaching, research, and training. As a leader in ethical education, Notre Dame aims to develop students’ critical reasoning and their ability to make ethical decisions—crucial skills to progressing their careers and leading purposeful lives. At Notre Dame, students navigate their future with an ethical education online.

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  • 2023

Degree structure

3

Core subjects

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0

Major subjects

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5

Elective subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education graduates will be able to:

  1. Examine learning theories underpinning educational practice and scholarship and apply them effectively within the health education context.
  2. Analyse contemporary issues within health professional education and their significant influence on the application of educational practice.
  3. Engage in reflective practice to promote life-long learning.
  4. Develop sophisticated understandings of the unique nature of learning and teaching in the health context
  5. Develop educational initiatives that enhance best practice principles in the often unpredictable workplace/clinical health context.
  6. Evaluate key ethical issues and traditions that inform and shape professional conduct, particularly as these relate to learning and teaching.
Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma In Health Professional Education affords the student an opportunity to consolidate their educational practice and expertise so they can undertake senior educational roles in the public or private health and academic sectors.

Entry requirements

Higher education

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:

  • As a minimum qualification, a recognised Bachelor degree in a health profession or equivalent professional experience in health professional education, and;
  • An active involvement in health professional education – applicants need to demonstrate their teaching experience in a health professional environment which can include but not limited to:
    • Any clinical or hospital education-based position, or any position in which they supervise students in daily work routines (for example, people supervising undergraduate nurses, physios, doctors, medical interns, registrars, etc.)
    • Work in a health-based school in academia or TAFE
    • Work in a multidisciplinary team of health professionals
    • Provide education/supervision to members or students
    • Work in a health professional context, such as health scientist teaching in a school of medicine or veterinary clinic/hospitals
    • People with health professional degrees and working in physio, OT, or social work.
Credit for previous study or work

 

Applications for Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered and reviewed on a case by case basis by UNDA's Student Administration.

Description

This Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education is designed to meet the unique learning needs of health professional educators in medicine, nursing and allied health settings in academic and/or clinical contexts. Acknowledging complex lives and multiple priorities this degree is flexible. The self-directed courses are delivered fully online, allowing content to be accessed at a time, place and pace that best suits you. Learners will extend their foundational knowledge and skills in educational theory and practice, clinical reasoning and supervisory role to explore their professional development in the context of their specific educational practice. This qualification provides a foundation for health professionals looking to expand their knowledge, skills and affective learning. The Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education is an articulated qualification that forms the foundation for the Master of Health Professional Education.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education students must complete a minimum of 75 Units of Credit consisting of the three (3) Compulsory subjects and  five (5) Elective subjects giving 125 Units of Credit.

Award Requirements

To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education students must complete a minimum of 75 Units of Credit consisting of the three (3) Compulsory Courses and five (5) Elective Courses giving 125 Units of Credit.

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