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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health equips professionals with advanced skills to enhance healthcare outcomes for older adults. It offers flexible online study and is part of an articulated program leading to higher qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$12,920 per year

About this course

Overview

Advance your career in one of the world's fastest growing industries. The Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health from Charles Sturt University gives you the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes and foster the wellbeing of older people.

This degree builds on your existing knowledge so that you can apply the most up-to-date and innovative theory and practice to any workplace.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Master of Ageing and Health
  • Graduate Diploma of Ageing and Health [Exit point only]

Entry requirements

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health must meet the following requirements:

  • Completed degree (or AQF equivalent) in health, nursing, human services, social work, social welfare, social sciences or related areas, including management, health administration.OR
  • A recognised diploma (or AQF equivalent) from a Registered Training Organisation AND Five years full time (or equivalent) work experience in Health, Aged Care or Human Services.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Advance your career in one of the world's fastest growing industries. The Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health from Charles Sturt University gives you the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes and foster the wellbeing of older people.

This degree builds on your existing knowledge so that you can apply the most up-to-date and innovative theory and practice to any workplace.

The interdisciplinary nature of this gerontology graduate certificate ensures it is suitable for people from a wide range of health professions and disciplines, including aged care, allied health, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work.

Career pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health prepares you for leadership positions in your discipline group and senior positions in residential care, community care and assessment teams. With enhanced qualifications, you could work in hospitals, community health services, aged care services, residential care and allied health clinics. This gerontology qualification positions you at the heart of a rapidly growing industry. The federal government forecasts that the number of Australians aged 75 years or over will rise by approximately four million by 2060.

Course structure

Essential Set (32 pts)Core subjects32 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsGER401Social Determinants of Ageing and Health8 credit ptsGER402Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life8 credit ptsGER404Ageing and Professional Practice8 credit ptsGER406Issues in Dementia Care and Communication8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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