Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare prepares healthcare professionals for the growing specialty of older-person-centred healthcare. It provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in person-centred care, contemporary ageing issues, palliative care, and multidisciplinary care planning through an accredited curriculum developed in consultation with industry experts. The program is delivered entirely online, offering flexible study options. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in geriatrics, including clinical nursing, management, physiotherapy, social work, and facility management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare is designed for health professionals seeking career development in the growing specialty of older-person-centred healthcare.

• To gain knowledge of contemporary issues in ageing and evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of care for older adults.
• To acquire skills in applying palliative care principles at the end of life.
• To develop proficiency in multidisciplinary care planning.

Outline:

Total Credit Points:

12

Course Core (12 credit points):

• SHP501 Safety and Quality in Health Care (3 credit points): This unit explores the legal and ethical aspects of older person's health care, focusing on safety and quality in various care settings.
• SHP502 Contemporary Issues in Ageing (3 credit points): This unit delves into contemporary issues related to ageing, examining the social, economic, and health challenges faced by older adults.
• SHP503 Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Neurocognitive Disorders (3 credit points): This unit provides a multidisciplinary perspective on neurocognitive disorders, exploring their impact on older people and the role of various healthcare professionals in their care.
• SHP504 Chronic Disease Management and End of Life Care (3 credit points): This unit focuses on the management of chronic diseases in older adults, including evidence-based approaches to care and the application of palliative care principles at the end of life.

Careers:

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare, graduates will be well-equipped to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals with expertise in gerontological issues and the complex needs of older people. Potential career paths include:

• Clinical Nurse
• Nurse Unit Manager
• Clinical Care Manager
• Physiotherapist (aged care or community)
• Social Worker (aged care or community)
• Occupational Therapist (aged care or community)
• Facility Manager

Other:

• The course curriculum has been developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure relevance and practical application.
• The program offers interactive workshops and online discussions to facilitate networking opportunities among students.
• The course is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management.
• The program is delivered entirely online, allowing students to study flexibly and at their own pace.

Tuition fees- First year fee (domestic) $2,220 First year fee (international) $17,820 Full course fee (domestic) $2,220 Full course fee (international) $17,820