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Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response course is designed to extend knowledge gained through undergraduate or postgraduate health studies. Students will have demonstrated expertise in their current field of practice and this course will provide direct application to their professional practice in this context. The course develops knowledge and practice in the area of health emergency preparedness and response providing the graduate with the skills required to contribute to health planning, preparedness and response in all hazards approach within their health context.
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.
2023: Information about fees and charges will be published no later than 1 December 2022.
Why study at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University to upskill at work, fast-track your career, increase your job prospects or explore a new interest. We offer flexible study options so you don't have to put your life on hold while you learn.
- #1 Australian uni for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2022)
- Top 100 university globally for quality education
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
What will I study?
This 40 credit point course consists of core units building a foundation of specialist knowledge and skills in health emergency preparedness and response at a local, national and international level. The specialist electives build on this knowledge to ensure evidence-based practice in a variety of settings encountered when working as a health professional in a disaster response.
Course structure
- 2023 HE unit offerings are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 November 2022.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (2 unit) | 20cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. HEA585 Fundamentals of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
| Specialist Electives (2 units) | 20cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from the units listed below. DEM511 Emergency and Disaster Management in Context |
| 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.
Course Changes from 2022
HEA587 Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to Human Made Disasters added as a Specialist Elective.
Study plan
- 2023 HE unit offerings are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 November 2022.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
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 | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA585 Fundamentals of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response | CO | ||
| HEA586 Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA585 Fundamentals of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response | CO | Specialist Elective 1 | SE |
| HEA586 Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters | CO | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
Specialist Elective (SE) units may be selected from the following:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| HEA583 Domestic and International Logistics | HEA584 Human System Extremes | ||
| PHM592 Global Health | HEA587 Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to Human Made Disasters | ||
| PHM516 Indigenous Health | |||
| PHM567 Public Health |
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 | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Calendar Year 1 | |||
| HEA585 Fundamentals of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response | CO | ||
| HEA586 Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Calendar Year 1 | |||
| HEA585 Fundamentals of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response | CO | ||
| HEA586 Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters | CO | ||
| Calendar Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
Specialist Elective (SE) units may be selected from the following:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| HEA583 Domestic and International Logistics | HEA584 Human System Extremes | ||
| PHM592 Global Health | HEA587 Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to Human Made Disasters | ||
| PHM516 Indigenous Health | |||
| PHM567 Public Health |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification in a suitable area of study, ie. health, medicine, nursing or paramedicine, environmental health, logistic or health emergency.
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents must demonstrate current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) if applicable.
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.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
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