Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
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COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.<br />
Students require access to a computer and modem for use of<br />
online resources.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
The <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Diploma of Midwifery is a twelve month<br />
course, which combines intensive periods of theoretical study<br />
with extensive clinical practice. During the 42 week course,<br />
students must be employed for three to five days per week in one<br />
of ECU's partner hospitals.<br />
Semester 1<br />
MID5101 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1 20<br />
MIT5101 Midwifery Theory 1 20<br />
MIP5101 Midwifery Practice 1 20<br />
Semester 2<br />
MID5201 Midwifery Issues 2: Project 20<br />
MIT5201 Midwifery Theory 2 20<br />
MIP5201 Midwifery Practice 2 20<br />
Successful completion of the course constitutes Year One of the<br />
Master of Midwifery by Coursework degree.<br />
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF NURSING<br />
(MENTAL HEALTH)<br />
Course Code 728<br />
Course Code 699<br />
The aim of the Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Mental<br />
Health) is to provide the opportunity for registered nurses to<br />
develop the knowledge, skill and clinical competencies required<br />
to deliver mental health nursing care, and gain eligibility to<br />
register with the Nurses Board of WA on Division 1 of the<br />
Register as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Entrants are required to hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Nursing<br />
degree or an acceptable equivalent, be currently registered with<br />
the Nurses Board of Western Australia (or Australian State<br />
equivalent) and have a minimum of one year post-registration<br />
experience or equivalent.<br />
COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Churchlands Campus.<br />
It is expected that the School of Nursing, Midwifery and<br />
<strong>Postgraduate</strong> Medicine will be located at the Joondalup campus<br />
from semester 2, 2007.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,<br />
and Off-campus.<br />
Most units are available in the external mode. The two mental<br />
health practicum units are available in the internal mode or<br />
external mode by negotiation with the course coordinator.<br />
During 2006, print based materials will be replaced by online<br />
course delivery. Students require access to a computer and modem<br />
for use of online resources.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
The course is comprised of four core units and two elective units<br />
with a total credit point value of 120.<br />
STAGE 1<br />
CORE UNITS<br />
NNS5105 Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Care 20<br />
NSP5110 Mental Health Nursing Practice 1 20<br />
ELECTIVE UNITS:<br />
Select one unit from the list below:<br />
NNS5102 Interpersonal Relationships in the Therapeutic<br />
Setting (recommended if applicant has no prior<br />
experience of Mental Health Nursing)<br />
20<br />
CMH5102 Mental Health Assessment and Management 20<br />
NFS5101 Forensic Mental Health Nursing 20<br />
STAGE 2<br />
CORE UNITS<br />
NSP5210 Mental Health Nursing Practice 2 20<br />
NST5148 Independent Study 20<br />
ELECTIVE UNITS<br />
Select one unit from the list below:<br />
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice (recommended) 20<br />
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20<br />
RES5103 Research Preparation: Quantitative Research<br />
Methods<br />
20<br />
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF<br />
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, HEALTH AND<br />
SAFETY<br />
Course Code H90<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Diploma of Occupational Medicine, Health and<br />
Safety is designed to equip medical practitioners and nurses with<br />
practical knowledge in and skills to respond to contemporary<br />
occupational issues. The course focuses on the application of<br />
knowledge into the clinical setting.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Students will complete a total of six units (120 credit points) as<br />
per the below course structure:<br />
COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Churchlands, and Joondalup<br />
Campuses.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
STAGE 1<br />
OHM5112 Management of Occupational Diseases and<br />
Injuries in the Workplace<br />
20<br />
OHM5115 Occupational Health Practice 20<br />
OHM5118 Rehabilitation Medicine 20<br />
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