Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care Research

Information valid for students commencing in 2014.

Course Code	74311
Version	2
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an appropriate undergraduate health degree, from this or another University; or Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, and at least two years of suitable experience; or In exceptional cases, evidence of appropriate professional experience including a minimum of five years working in the primary health field.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	12 credit points
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	The Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Research provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to undertake research and evaluation in primary health care settings. Graduates at this level will possess advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in the area of primary health care research, with a particular focus on rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. They will have an understanding of ethical implications of research, and strategies to use for consultation and engagement to optimise the benefit of research as a response to health inequities for participants and communities. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Primary Health Care will be able to: Analyse and integrate specialised knowledge of the principles of primary health care and primary health care research with a particular focus on rural, remote and Indigenous health research Develop knowledge and skills in quantitative and/or qualitative research approaches Develop and conduct a systematic strategy for finding and critically appraising relevant literature for the purpose of a comprehensive literature review Construct and implement a project management plan that is timely, ethical, culturally safe and in partnership with rural, remote, Indigenous or other under-served populations Construct and implement authentic dissemination strategies for PHC research using high-level literacy and oral communication skills Critically evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses as Primary Health Care researchers to enable structured further learning in areas of weakness.

Course Structure

Core Subjects

HS5101:03 Contemporary Issues in Primary Health Care Research

Options

Select 9 credit points of specified HS, MD and TM subjects

HS5001:03 Population Health for Clinicians 1

HS5102:03 Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals or TM5524:03 Qualitative Research Methods for Tropical Health Practitioners

HS5103:03 Independent Project in Primary Health Care Research (Minor Project) or HS5104:03 Independent Project in Primary Health Care Research (Major Project) Part 1 of 2 and HS5105:03 Independent Project in Primary Health Care Research (Major Project) Part 2 of 2

HS5106:03 Planning and Evaluation for Primary Health Care

MD8001:03 Foundations of Rural or Remote Medicine

TM5510:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

TM5515:03 Epidemiology for Public Health

TM5516:03 Biostatistics for Public Health

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	4 years
Maximum leave of absence	2 years

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	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised 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 9 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