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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership

  • Graduate Certificate

At The University of Notre Dame Australia, School of Medicine, we are dedicated to the provision of education that is designed and presented in collaboration with the health sector to support the translation of learning into practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online

About this course

School of Medicine

At The University of Notre Dame Australia, School of Medicine, we are dedicated to the provision of education that is designed and presented in collaboration with the health sector to support the translation of learning into practice.

The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership provides a unique opportunity to study, network and learn from experts across the professions. The WA Health, Institute for Health Leadership (2019), leadership model focuses on 'Courageous, values-aligned, collaborative and systems-focused' leaders, which will form the foundations of this program.

This program is for all Australian health professionals and is offered in sponsorship with WA Health.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership, applicants must meet the following specific requirements:

  • As a minimum qualification, a recognised Bachelor degree in a health profession; or
  • A Bachelor degree in another (non-health) area with evidence of specific professional experience in health; or
  • Evidence of a senior management or leadership role in the health sector.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

Online

What you will learn

The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership (GCHL) supports health professionals who want to consolidate or further their leadership career. The program provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the core principles of management and leadership within the complex health arena, in which consumers and their significant others play a central role. Students complete four core courses to support their development as a health professional leader and undertake peer coaching and a significant workplace project to demonstrate application of learning.

Career pathways

A Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership can lead to careers as business administration manager, corporate services manager, health services manager, general manager, health promotion officer, health researcher, medical administrator, policy and planning manager.

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate will be provided through Master Classes to engage both academic and health industry speakers to provide an engaging, thought provoking and safe space to explore the complexities of health and health leadership. Master classes provide a space for the sharing of ideas, exploring solutions, networking and building communities of interest.

The program is available for students from all states and territories.

The Four compulsory Program courses within the Grad Certificate include:

  • Contemporary Leadership in Health A
  • Contemporary Leadership in Health B
  • Systems-focused Thinking A
  • Systems-focused Thinking B

OR

  • Contemporary Healthcare Leadership A
  • Contemporary Healthcare Leadership B
  • Systems-focused Thinking in Healthcare A
  • Systems-focused Thinking in Healthcare B

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.