Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

STAGE 1
There are one core and two elective units.
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
Two units are to be chosen 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
There are one core and two elective units.
MCP5014 Counselling, Family and Other Issues 20
Two units are to be chosen from Stage 1 options or 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
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a
Graduate Diploma of Palliative Care.
STAGE 3
Three units are to be chosen from options in Stage 1, Stage 2 or
below:
PRH5304 Complementary and Alternative Medicines 20
PRH5305 Complementary and Alternative Physical
Therapies
20
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20
MMP5103 Ethical and Legal Issues for Health
Professionals
20
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20
MHP5101 Master Health Project ** 20
MHP5202 Master Health Project ** 20
* The Basic Certificate Course in Palliative Care Medicine
obtained at the Pain and Palliative Care Society (Calicut, India)
enables exemption from these units.
**The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are
done consecutively over two semesters.
MASTER OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Course Code M54
INTRODUCTION
The Master of Preventive Medicine has been developed for health
practitioners 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 measures including nonpharmacological,
complementary and alternative therapies. This
course balances the study of evidence-based practice with
community expectations in contemporary society. It has been
designed for practising clinicians with a focus on critical thinking
and the application of this knowledge into current clinical
practice.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a relevant health Bachelor degree or equivalent
from a recognised institution and at least 1 year of postgraduate
clinical experience.
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 180 credit points(nine
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
Consists of one core and two elective units.
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20
Select 40 credit points (2 units) from the following options:
PRH5304 Complementary and Alternative Medicines 20
PRH5305 Complementary and Alternative Physical
Therapies
20
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20
PRH5101 Men's Health and Prevention 20
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a
Graduate Diploma of Preventive Medicine.
STAGE 3
Select 60 credit points (3 units) from Stage 2 options or from the
following:
PRH5308 World Medicine 20
MMP5103 Ethical and Legal Issues for Health
Professionals
20
PRH5108 Effective Teamwork 20
PRH5106 Sexual Health 20
MHP5101 Master Health Project * 20
MHP5202 Master Health Project * 20
*The Master Health Project units, MHP5101 and MHP5202 are
done consecutively over two semesters.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MIDWIFERY)
Course Code J11
The Master of Science (Midwifery) aims to extend the knowledge
of midwives who have completed the qualification of Midwifery
and professional experience within midwifery settings. This
courses is aimed at the development of leadership roles within the
profession.
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