Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of 120 credit points in accordance
with the following course structure:
STAGE 1
FAM5101 Family Medicine: Practice and Principles 1 20
FAM5102 Family Medicine: Practice and Principles 2 20
Elective unit
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Post Graduate Certificate of Family Medicine.
STAGE 2
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
FAM6102 Medicine: Principles of Applied Research 20
FAM6203 Medicine: Applied Research Project 20
Suggested elective in geriatric medicine, preventive health,
palliative care, men's health, occupational medicine, and sexual
health units.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF GERIATRIC
MEDICINE
Course Code M46
INTRODUCTION
The Postgraduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine equips medical
practitioners with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality
and contemporary care for the older person.
COURSE AIMS
The course has a clinical focus, emphasising the common
problems encountered with ageing. In recognition of the
importance of restoration and maintainance of function and
quality of life both in older adults who are unwell as well as those
who are healthy, preventive aspects are explored within an
evidence-based context. The concepts of multidisciplinary team
care and the structure of health care are explored and the student
is encouraged to consider these aspects within his/her own health
system.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a medical degree from a recognised institution.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands, and Joondalup
Campuses.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery -
Online, and Print-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of six units (120 credit points) as
per the below course structure:
GME5103 Geriatric Medicine 3: Common Syndromes 2 20
GME5104 Geriatric Medicine 4: Clinical Management 1 20
# or electives in preventive health, palliative care and family
medicine.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MEN'S
HEALTH AND ANDROLOGY
Course Code M50
INTRODUCTION
The course aims to provide the practitioner with knowledge
contemporary issues in mens reproductive health and spans areas
across many parts of medicine. There is a focus on prevention
and evidence-based care throughout the male lifespan.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a relevant health Bachelor degree or equivalent
from a recognised institution and at least 1 year of postgraduate
clinical experience.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands, and Joondalup
Campuses.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery -
Online, and Print-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of six units (120 credit points) as
per the below course structure:
STAGE 1
PRH5101 Men's Health and Prevention 20
PRH5106 Sexual Health * 20
PRH5111 Introduction to Andrology * 20
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Graduate Certificate of Men's Health and Andrology.
STAGE 2
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
PRH5103 Clinical Lifestyle Management 20
PRH5112 Ageing in Men's Health * # 20
# or elective from preventive health, family medicine and
palliative care.
* Exemptions apply for holders of the Certificate of Andrology
and Aging Science obtained at the Methuselah Centre in
Singapore.
STAGE 1
GME5101 Geriatric Medicine 1: An Overview 20
GME5102 Geriatric Medicine 2: Common Syndromes 1 20
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine # 20
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Graduate Certificate of Geriatric Medicine.
STAGE 2
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
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