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Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care

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Key details

Duration

0.5 year/s full-time
1 year/s part-time

Intake

Semester 1
Important Dates

Locations

Online
Not available to international students.

Credit points required

40

Course code

UPHC01
SATAC/UAC codes

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their scope of practice and extend their knowledge of one of the following.

  • Chronic condition management
  • Dementia management
  • Sexual health
  • Remote nursing

This course covers the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards applied to Primary Health such as the Clinical Governance, Comprehensive Care, Partnering with Consumers and Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration.

This course will expand on your current or recent experience within the primary health care service, and you will undertake education and assessments that can be directly applied to your current or future professional practice.

On completion of the Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care, you may progress to the Master of Nursing, with advanced standing of completed studies.



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

Credit transfers and advanced standing

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.

Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

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Future-proof your career in healthcare with a postgraduate nursing or midwifery degree at CDU. Delivered by passionate and expert lecturers, your learning will be guided by evidence, innovation and patient-centred care.

  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
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Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.

  • Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
Nursing_CDU

Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Future-proof your career in healthcare with a postgraduate nursing or midwifery degree at CDU. Delivered by passionate and expert lecturers, your learning will be guided by evidence, innovation and patient-centred care.

  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Nursing_CDU

Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.

  • Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing

What will I study?

This 40-credit point course consists of three core units.

Course structure


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Core

(2 units)
20cpCompulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below:

PHC500 Screening and Assessment

PHC501 Foundations of Primary Health Care

Specialist Elective

(1 unit)

 

20cpSpecialist Elective unit totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the specialisations detailed below.

Remote Nursing

PHC506 Remote Nursing in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)



Chronic Condition Management

PHC511 Chronic Conditions in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)



From Semester 2 2022 the following specialisations are no longer available

Sexual Health

PHC502 Sexual Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp) (no longer available from 2022)

Oral Health

PHC503 Oral Health in the Primary Health Care Context(20cp) (no longer available from 2022)

Dementia Management

PHC507 Dementia Management in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp) (no longer available from 2022)

Skin Health

PHC508 Skin Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp) (no longer available from 2022)

Maternal and Child Health

PHC510 Maternal and Child Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp) (no longer available from 2022)

 

 40cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)





Course Changes - 2022

From Semester 2 2022 the following specialisations are no longer available: Sexual Health, Oral Health, Dementia Management, Skill Health and Maternal and Child Health. Students already enrolled in the Sexual Health specialisation will be required to complete by the end of Semester 2 2022.

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 UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
PHC500 Screening and Assessment CO  
PHC501 Foundations of Primary Health CareCO  
Specialist Elective (20 credit points)SE  

Part-time Study Plan

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
PHC500 Screening and Assessment COSpecialist Elective (20 credit points) SE
PHC501 Foundations of Primary Health CareCO



Students commencing in Semester 2

This course is not available for entry in Semester 2 .

 

 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree in an associated health, behavioural or social science studies or allied health field; such as nursing, midwifery, pharmacology, social work, oral or skin health.

Applicants to the Remote Nursing specialisation must also hold current registration as a registered nurse or midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Consideration may be given to applicants who work in health/allied health and have registration with their relevant professional body. Applicants who are not registered with AHPRA must attach evidence of current registration with their application.

It is expected applicants have current or recent work experience in a primary health care setting. This may include (but not be limited to) Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, Social Workers and Pharmacists.

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.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic ModuleA 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 ProficiencyA 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 moduleA 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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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.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
Yes
Award
Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care
Faculty/College
Faculty of Health
Sector
HE
Area of study
Nursing and Midwifery, Health

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

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How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC or TAS.

UAC

UAC is the application channel for residents of NSW.

SATAC/UAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
UAC Code
Online
Remote Nursing (FF)
1GC555
871252
Chronic Condition Management (FF)
1GC551
871212
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

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