Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability
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Abbreviation:
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GCertDD
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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1 year part-time
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Total Credit Points:
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24
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Delivery Mode:
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Weekend classes
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1149
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CRICOS Code:
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N/A
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability is a multi-disciplinary course designed for health and education professionals providing direct care to people with developmental disabilities. It aims to provide an appropriate theoretical and conceptual framework for practice and access to contemporary information relating to developmental disability.
The course consists of specialist developmental disability subjects and electives. Emphasis is on applying theoretical, research-based knowledge to practice in the developmental disability field.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution. Other qualifications (eg. Diploma or Certificate in Nursing) may be acceptable for entry, in consultation with Course Coordinator.
Course Requirements
The candidate is required to undertake a 24 credit point program to successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability. Three subjects (18 credit points) are compulsory; the remaining subject (6 credit points) is an elective subject chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Course Program
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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Core Subjects
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GHMB907
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Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB908
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Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice
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Spring
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6
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GHMB910
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Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability
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Spring
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6
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PLUS elective to the value of 6 credit points, to be discussed with the Course Coordinator.
Other Information
Further information is available from:
Dr Peter Thomas, Postgraduate Coordinator, +61 2 4221 3229 or pgt@uow.edu.au .
Ms Isla Bowen, Course Coordinator, +61 2 4221 3470 or isla_bowen@uow.edu.au .
Uniadvice 1300 367 869.
Visit our website: www.uow.edu.au/health/nursing .
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