Graduate Certificate in Dementia

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Dementia offers a cross-disciplinary understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals, societies and governments. Graduates will possess a range of knowledge and perspectives to inform their professional and personal support for the needs of people with dementia.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 2 years full-time

Course Code

M5X

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$13,921 per year / $6,960 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Dementia offers a cross-disciplinary understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals, societies and governments. Graduates will possess a range of knowledge and perspectives to inform their professional and personal support for the needs of people with dementia. As expectations increase around person-centred care, and decision making informed by a deep knowledge of dementia, a variety of opportunities may become available for those with postgraduate qualifications in dementia.

The Wicking Dementia Centre

The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is at the forefront of translational research of relevance to people with dementia and their carers, and provides a range of innovative educational programs on dementia. The Wicking Dementia Centre undertakes multidisciplinary research around three main themes - the Care, Cause and Prevention of Dementia. Educational programs are closely interlinked with the Centre's research programs.

The Wicking Dementia Centre, a flagship of the University's College of Health and Medicine, was established in 2008 and is core-funded by the J.O. & J.R. Wicking Trust (managed by Equity Trustees) with significant contributions from the University of Tasmania.

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work or psychology (AQF7/equivalent from a recognised institution)
A bachelor degree (AQF7 equivalent) in another field, PLUS EITHER a year of full time (equivalent) work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, heath systems/services or public health, OR successful prior completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D)
We recommend that candidates complete the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment, if their previous degree is not related to dementia.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

A bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work or psychology (AQF7/equivalent from a recognised institution)
A bachelor degree (AQF7 equivalent) in another field, PLUS EITHER a year of full time (equivalent) work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, heath systems/services or public health, OR successful prior completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D)
We recommend that candidates complete the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment, if their previous degree is not related to dementia.

What you will learn

1 Draw on their body of knowledge and the perspectives and personal experiences of people with dementia and their carers, neuroscience, public health, clinical processes, health care systems, and social care systems to design solutions to problems that are context appropriate.

2 Analyse and evaluate strategies, systems and practices aimed at improving the lives of people with dementia and their carers in communities, health systems and social care systems

3 Relate a wide range of local and global perspectives on dementia to local and specific contexts, applicable to individuals, organisations, governments and communities

4 Engage with a global community of learners in dementia to share knowledge and perspectives.

5 Effectively communicate knowledge on dementia, care and prevention, in a variety of contexts

6 Demonstrate consideration of the lived experience of people with dementia and their carers when evaluating practices and policies

7 Approach issues of dementia care and prevention in a legally, ethically, socially and culturally responsible manner.

Career pathways

Depending on your background and experience, career opportunities may include:

Leadership roles in the health, community or aged care sector
Designing and implementing dementia-related policy in the public or private sector
Senior clinical roles and clinical leadership (for students with a health-professional background), driving evidence-based practice and clinical redesign
Advocacy or advisory roles in the health, community or aged care sector

Credit for prior study or work

Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Tasmania.

84.1%

Overall satisfaction

73.3%

Skill scale

69.4%

Teaching scale

95%

Employed full-time

$107.7k

Average salary

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