Postgraduate Certificate of Allied Health Sciences
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Year |
2010 |
Course Code |
76011 |
Version |
3 |
Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Completion of a recognised health professional qualification |
Additional selection requirements |
Applicants must be eligible for registration in their profession in Queensland, or in the appropriate professional association |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
12 credit points |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Options
Select 12 credit points of OT and WS level 5 subjects
OT5001:03 Health Professional Independent Study
OT5002:06 Occupational Therapy Independent Project
OT5003:06 Occupational Therapy Minor Thesis
OT5004:06 Rural or Remote Allied Health Practice
OT5005:03 Advanced Clinical Practice
OT5006:03 Soft Tissue Injury Management for Health Professionals
OT5007:03 Issues of Sexuality for Allied Health Professionals
OT5008:03 Allied Health Interventions for Palliative Care
OT5009:03 Advanced Soft Tissue Injury Management for Health Professionals
OT5101:03 Computers and Information Sources
OT5102:06 Research and Reporting in the Disability Field
OT5103:03 Overview of Technology for People with Disabilities
OT5104:03 Posture Control for Function
OT5105:06 Computing, Switches and Interfaces for People with Disabilities
OT5106:03 Augmentative and Electronic Communication Systems
WS5010:03 Independent Study 1
WS5011:03 Independent Study 2
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
1 year part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
3 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the certificate and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Reco gnised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
3 credit points |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree |
Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable, this course does not include majors |
Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |