Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies |
Abbreviation: |
GCertG&RS |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
6 months or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Day / Evening / Flexible |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn / Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1165 |
CRICOS Code: |
059813J |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies is designed to provide opportunities for practitioners working with older people or clients with rehabilitation needs to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in relevant areas. The focus of the course is on enabling practitioners to prepare for new roles related to clinical leadership, management, education, or research, in the area of aged and rehabilitation care. The course provides an environment for multi-disciplinary colleagues to share best practice in addressing the challenges of implementing evidence-based practice, delivering new policy initiatives, and promoting user and carer involvement in care delivery.
Entry requirements/ Assumed knowledge
Professional Certificate in a health-related discipline. International students must have an overall IETLS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies is a 24 credit point programme that consists entirely of course work. There are four core subjects that all students must complete (24 credit points).
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Core subjects | |||
GHMB956 |
Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB955 |
Dementia Care Across Settings |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB957 |
Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice |
Spring |
6 |
GHMB950 |
Reflective Practice |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
Further information
Ms Joanne Joyce
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468