Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including
at least five years appropriate professional experience.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Online.
COURSE STRUCTURE
60 credit points (three units).
Units are online and should be completed in the order listed
below.
OHS5101
OHS5107
OHS5110
Prevention of Accidents and Ill-Health at Work
1
Occupational Health and Safety Management,
Technology and Ergonomics 1
Rehabilitation, Compensation and Health
Promotion
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC
HEALTH
Course Code Q30
Course Code F60
INTRODUCTION
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides students with
general and specific knowledge and skills for promoting and
maintaining the physical, social and mental health of the public.
It prepares students for a broad spectrum of public health careers
at local, state, national and international levels.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including
at least five years appropriate professional experience.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Online.
COURSE STRUCTURE
60 credit points (three units).
The units are online and can be completed in any order.
HST5161 Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and 20
Practice
HST5120 Epidemiology 20
One Public Health Elective* (20)
* A list of Public Health Electives is available from the Public
Health Postgraduate Administration Officer.
20
20
20
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN'S
HEALTH
Course Code U88
INTRODUCTION
The Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health is designed to equip
graduates with key competencies needed to work in a variety of
women’s health care settings. The course provides studies of a
theoretical and practical nature as applied to health promotion,
health care and community planning for the advancement of
health. Substantive women’s health issues provide the focus for
students to critically appraise contemporary approaches to
women’s health care. The aim is to provide flexible modes of
study to facilitate the needs of students in the workforce.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including
at least five years appropriate professional experience.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Online.
COURSE STRUCTURE
60 credit points (three units).
Units are online and should be completed in the order listed
below.
HST5163 Best Practice in Women’s Health 20
HST5177 Independent Study 20
Plus one unit selected from:
WMS5103 Advanced Feminist Theory and Research 20
Public Health Elective* (20)
Completion of FPWA Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive
Health allows for one unit Advanced Standing.
* A list of Public Health Electives is available from the Public
Health Postgraduate Administration Officer.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EXERCISE
SCIENCE (STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING)
Course Code M27
INTRODUCTION
The Graduate Certificate of Exercise Science (Strength and
Conditioning) will provide an opportunity for advanced study in
the field of Strength and Conditioning. It is a one semester (or
equivalent part-time) course designed for the undergraduate
student in Sports Science or related area to enhance their training
in the specific field of Strength and Conditioning.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in
Sports Science, Human Movement, Physical Education or a
program of study of similar nature. In particular an undergraduate
background in human anatomy and physiology is required.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
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