Graduate Certificate in Applied Support Work

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Support Work is an introduction to the evidence-based application of psychological principles relevant to a support worker.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

AR506

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Support Work is an introduction to the evidence-based application of psychological principles relevant to a support worker.

In this program you will:

Designed for people working, or intending to work, in a broad range of allied health fields including community work, aged care, social care and health settings
Amass knowledge and skills in the areas of motivation and emotions and the principles of behaviour change, as well as an introduction to the fundamentals of abnormal psychology and basics of therapeutic communication skills
Gain the psychological basis for understanding and improving their work practice

Entry requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree (AQF 7 or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Career pathways

Career opportunities

Aged care
Allied health
Community work
Miscellaneous health settings
Social care

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

88%

Overall satisfaction

86%

Skill scale

90%

Teaching scale

67.6%

Employed full-time

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