Graduate Certificate of Health Promotion

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	103011
Version	3
Course type	Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF level 7 medical, nursing or allied health bachelor degree or recognised professional qualification; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II 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	Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Health Promotion will be able to: Integrate and apply a specialised body of theoretical and technical knowledge in the discipline of health promotion, with depth in assessing population health needs, planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion initiatives relevant to the health and well-being of individuals and populations in tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information, data and evidence to devise sustainable and collaborative health promotion practice with key stakeholders and intersectoral partners to optimise the health, well‐being and autonomy of individuals and populations in tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities Critically reflect upon the socio‐ecological nature of health promotion and its application in optimising the health and well-being of tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities Critically reflect upon and engage in professional public health practice based on ethical decision‐making and an evidence- based approach, including consideration of recent developments in the field Communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions through advanced literacy and numeracy skills to specialist and non‐specialist audiences Demonstrate personal autonomy and accountability for their own future personal and professional development and contribute to the professional development of others, by engaging in critical reflective practice in relation to knowledge, skills and attitudes that develops and enhances health promotion practice.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

TM5568:03 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning

TM5569:03 Health Promotion Strategies and Methods

TM5570:03 Health Promotion Research and Evaluation

OPTIONS

TM5528:03 Health Promotion or TM5554:03 Theory and Practice of Public Health

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 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	3 credit points
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Not applicable
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH PROMOTION
Approved title	GCertHlthProm
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Students who complete the Graduate Certificate of Health Promotion are eligible for entry to either the Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion or the Master of Public Health, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under the graduate certificate.