Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN'S
HEALTH
Course Code U88
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 - Offcampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is comprised of 60 credit points (three units).
Units can be completed in any order.
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.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
60 credit points (three units). Units are online.
SPS4101 Strength and Conditioning 1 - Physiology 20
SPS4102 Strength and Conditioning 2 - Biomechanics 20
SPS4105 Advanced Resistance Training 20
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF SCIENCE
(CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDICINE)
Course Code U84
This program is designed to allow paramedics to enhance their
clinical knowledge and competence to the level of critical or
intensive care practitioners. Theoretical and practical knowledge
will be consolidated by independent research to enable the
development of advanced critical thinking and communication
skills. The program encourages the analysis of evidence based and
accepted practice that will ultimately lead to excellence in
paramedical practice.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning
including at least five years appropriate professional experience.
Because of the advanced nature of the cardiac units, students will
be required to have completed a "12 lead in ECG component" in
either the Associate Diploma of Pre Hospital Care, or in the
Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science). St John Ambulance
will conduct an intensive 30 hour course for those who do not
have this requirement and who wish to enter the post graduate
course. This will be an additional cost to the student.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
St John Ambulance State office and hospital facilities throughout
the metropolitan area.
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 - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
The theory component of the course will be delivered mainly via
an on line mode with support of intensive workshops. The
Practical component will be delivered via a combination of
vocational training and hospital based placements.
COURSE STRUCTURE
60 credit points (four units).
SCH4101 Advanced Cardiac 15
SCH4102 Advanced Medical 15
SCH4103 Advanced Trauma 15
SCH4104 Paediatrics 15
82 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008