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University of Tasmania

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Graduate Certificate in Health Protection

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Health Protection develops professional competencies required for effective surveillance of and response to public health incidents in Australia, and globally.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
H5P
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$15,991 per year / $7,995 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Health Protection develops professional competencies required for effective surveillance of and response to public health incidents in Australia, and globally.

It will provide you with the skills required to investigate and respond to outbreaks of communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, and environmental health risks such as smoke from bushfires. You will gain an understanding of environmental health concepts, the epidemiology of communicable diseases, core communicable disease control principles, the objectives of public health surveillance systems, and legislation and regulation in place to manage public health risks. The course has been developed in close collaboration with Public Health Services, Department of Health Tasmania, ensuring that graduates are practice-ready and have strong links with practitioners, employers and systems that address health protection.

The Graduate Certificate in Health Protection is delivered online, using real-world examples and practical assessments. Active discussion boards and online tutorials will support you in the online learning environment. The practical, applicable topics, combined with experienced lecturers with relevant, contemporary knowledge of health protection practices, provide an engaging online learning environment.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Protection requires

  • A relevant undergraduate degree at AQF7 level in fields such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, science, psychology, social sciences, health professions and health services management,
  • OR Equivalent relevant industry experience.

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Protection requires

  • A relevant undergraduate degree at AQF7 level in fields such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, science, psychology, social sciences, health professions and health services management, and
  • English Language: IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5)

What you will learn

  • 1 Demonstrate knowledge and skills to function in, contemporary health protection practice.
  • 2 Apply microbiological processes and principles to prevent and control the spread of infection.
  • 3 Analyse information on environmental hazards to assess potential health impacts and relative risk.
  • 4 Demonstrate skills to respond to public health outbreaks and incidents using a systematic approach.
  • 5 Interpret, analyse and evaluate surveillance data to inform health protection practice.
  • Career pathways

    This course has been designed to facilitate contemporary health protection practices for those working across the surge workforce in a range of areas and abilities. On completion of the course, you will be armed with the knowledge to effectively assist in surge capacity environments. This extends across the health profession, from allied health, general practitioners and nurses through to executive management and leadership groups.


    As a graduate of the Graduate Certificate in Health Protection, you will have demonstrated professional competencies in health protection practice with specific application to public health incidents relating to communicable diseases and environmental health. This course is relevant to people working within local, state, national or international government, hospital staff, residential care staff, non-government agencies, and emergency response workers.

    You will also be supported to continue study in the Master of Public Health.

    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