2010 Undergraduate Courses
2010 Postgraduate Courses
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: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Distance or Flexible |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1165 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
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
A Professional Certificate in a health-related discipline is required for entry.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Course Program
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Core subjects | |||
Dementia Care Across Settings |
Autumn |
6 | |
Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People |
Autumn |
6 | |
Reflective Practice 1 |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |
Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice |
Spring |
6 | |
Further information
Ms Joanne Joyce
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468