Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of 120 credit points (six units)
as listed below:
STAGE 1
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
PRH5101 Men's Health and Prevention 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
PRH5106 Sexual Health * 20
PRH5112 Ageing in Men's Health * 20
PRH5103 Clinical Lifestyle Management 20
* Holders of the Certificate of Andrology and Aging Science from
the Methuselah Centre in Singapore may apply for advanced
standing.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PALLIATIVE CARE
Course Code M48
INTRODUCTION
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of
patients facing life-threatening illness and their significant others.
This is achieved through the consideration of the whole person
including physical, psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of care
and attention to the prevention and relief of suffering.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a relevant health degree from a recognised
institution. Registered nurses with a hospital based diploma who
have been registered and practising for at least three years may
enrol.
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 - Offcampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students must complete a total of 120 credit points (six units)
as listed below:
STAGE 1
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
Plus 40 credit points (2 units) selected from the options below:
MCP5010 Disease Processes 20
DCP5101 Issues in Palliative and Cancer Care 20
MCP5011 Clinical Management 1 * 20
DCP5102 Allied Health in Palliative Care 20
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Graduate Certificate of Palliative Care.
STAGE 2
MCP5014 Counselling, Family and Other Issues 20
Plus 40 credit points (2 units) selected from the options below:
MCP5012 Clinical Management 2 * 20
DCP5203 Symptom Control in Palliative Care 20
MCP5013 Clinical Management 3 * 20
PRH5108 Effective Teamwork 20
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20
* The Basic Certificate Course in Palliative Care Medicine
obtained at the Pain and Palliative Care Society (Calicut, India)
is eligible for exemptions from the above units.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PREVENTIVE
MEDICINE
Course Code M55
INTRODUCTION
The Graduate Diploma of Preventive Medicine has been
developed for health professionals seeking to respond within a
broad patient-centred and evidence-based framework to the
community's interest in prevention and healthcare participation.
With unprecedented levels of good health in an ageing population
many people seek information on all preventive treatments
including non-pharmacological, complementary and alternative
therapies. This course balances the study of evidence-based
practice with community expectations, so that practising clinicians
are better able to provide quality information and guidance on all
health strategies.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a relevant health Bachelor degree or equivalent
from a recognised institution and at least 1 year of postgraduate
clinical experience. Registered nurses with a hospital based
diploma who have been registered and practising for at least three
years may enrol.
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 - Offcampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of 120 credit points(6 units)as listed
below:
STAGE 1
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20
PRH5103 Clinical Lifestyle Management 20
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Graduate Certificate of Preventive Medicine.
STAGE 2
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20
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