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Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
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Duration1 year part-time up to 3 years maximum.1 year full-time.
Mode of deliveryOnline
Start datesSemester 1 (26 Feb 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
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FeesCommonwealth supported places are available.
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 20,430 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 20,430 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Program Code40300
Study Custodial Health
Study a Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health and gain advanced specialist knowledge and skills, specific to the health needs of people in touch with the criminal justice system. The Graduate Certificate offers a broad range of education in contemporary social justice and health issues which you can take into your clinical practice area to deliver evidence based healthcare.
On graduating, you will have the skills to contribute to improving care and health outcomes for people in your chosen clinical setting. You will be equipped to provide specialised care in unique settings achieving favourable outcomes for custodial patients and have the skills to be responsive to contemporary issues in health care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Why study with us?
- Strong industry partnerships – we have excellent collaborative partnerships with the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network and non-government organisations in the prison space.
- Learn from some of the best in the field – our clinical experts are senior leaders and managers in industry who deliver the most current practical and evidence-based models of care.
- Study online at your own pace – the University of Newcastle’s advanced online learning system will allow you to achieve your Graduate Certificate of Custodial Health at a time that suits you.
- Pathway into the Masters – use the Graduate Certificate as an entry pathway into the Master of Custodial Health and receive credit for the courses already completed.
- $1937 median weekly income - for Registered Nurses before tax (Labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
- Be in demand - 40,400 new Registered Nurses needed with 13.9% projected employment growth by 2026 (Labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
- Save up to 70% with a commonwealth-supported place.
Study a Master of Custodial Health 2:08
Discover more about the Master of Custodial Health from student, Lara Marshall, and program convenor, Jo Burton. Hear where the degree can take you from Lara's role in Cessnock Correctional Centre, Health precinct.
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health will provide you with an advanced knowledge base to build your career in Custodial Health. Key areas of study include:
- Primary Health
- Contemporary Mental Health
- Health and Substance Misuse
- Introduction to Public Health
Career
Career opportunities
A Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health will open your career pathway up to include roles such as:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Custodial Allied Health Professional
- Custodial Health Nurse
- Health Promotions Nurse
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Application info
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Before you get started
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Applicants must be a registered health professional and have one of the following qualifications, or equivalent:
- Bachelor Degree or higher PLUS 1 year full time equivalent (FTE) relevant work experience; or
- A Diploma in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) PLUS 2 years FTE relevant work experience; or
- A Diploma in a related field such as Community Services (Case Management), Community Services, Counseling, Youth Work, Mental Health, Counseling PLUS 2 years FTE relevant organisational experience; or
- At least five years FTE relevant organisational experience.
Registered health professions may include Registered or Enrolled Nurses, Midwives, Social Workers, Counselors.
Organisational Experience includes work in Custodial Health environments or secure settings.
Work experience can be identified through: certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.