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Overview
Our Graduate Certificate of Dementia Studies is an innovative course that will build on knowledge gained through your previous health studies and/or work experience. This online course will assist you to develop a deeper understanding of dementia care.
This course is relevant to all health professionals who wish to undertake postgraduate education in dementia care settings (including residential, inpatient and community settings).
This flexible course will prepare you to work within this growing area of specialty care.
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies you may progress to the Master of Nursing and apply for advanced standing for study you have already completed.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2022: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Why study health at CDU?
As an increasingly in-demand industry, there's never been a better time to find a career in healthcare. Become a qualified health professional with CDU's wide range of courses and gain the skills and knowledge to make an impact on the wellbeing of your community.
- #2 Australian uni for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2022)
- Study online, on campus, full-time or part-time as it suits you
- Placements and research opportunities in the NT, across Australia, and around the world
- Uniquely positioned to explore Indigenous health, tropical medicine and other issues of regional and national importance
What will I study?
This 40-credit point course consists of four core units.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (4 units) |
40cp |
Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as per the list of units detailed below: HEA596 Socio-Political Issues and Leadership in Dementia Care |
| 40cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students Commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time or part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use these as a guide to create an individual study plan.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA596 Socio-Political Issues and Leadership in Dementia Care | CO | ||
| HEA597 Psychosocial Supports and Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia Patients and Families | CO | ||
| HEA598 Neurobiology and Pathophysiology of Dementia | CO | ||
| HEA599 Advancements in Dementia Care (external only) | CO | ||
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA596 Socio-Political Issues and Leadership in Dementia Care | CO | HEA598 Neurobiology and Pathophysiology of Dementia | CO |
| HEA597 Psychosocial Supports and Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia Patients and Families | CO | HEA599 Advancements in Dementia Care (external only) | CO |
Students Commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time or part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use these as a guide to create an individual study plan.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA596 Socio-Political Issues and Leadership in Dementia Care | CO | ||
| HEA597 Psychosocial Supports and Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia Patients and Families | CO | ||
| HEA598 Neurobiology and Pathophysiology of Dementia | CO | ||
| HEA599 Advancements in Dementia Care (external only) | CO | ||
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA596 Socio-Political Issues and Leadership in Dementia Care | CO | ||
| HEA597 Psychosocial Supports and Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia Patients and Families | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| HEA598 Neurobiology and Pathophysiology of Dementia | CO | ||
| HEA599 Advancements in Dementia Care (external only) | CO | ||
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
- Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree in a related field such as nursing, allied health, or behavioural or social sciences; and
- Applicants are required to provide a curriculum vitae (CV) clearly documenting one-year post degree work experience and professional development portfolio in a dementia care setting with their application.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
I've had the unique opportunity to explore tropical and rural health, which I may not have had the exposure to had I studied elsewhere.
Katie
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Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
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