Program handbook

Description

The Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health will provide you with advanced clinical skills for responding to the needs of patients in custodial health settings using advanced strategies to provide assessment, support and evidence-based interventions. You will have the opportunity to plan to provide advanced health care to adults and adolescents who encounter the justice system in a range of settings including police cells, courts, correctional facilities, forensic mental health units, and post-release services.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • demonstrated advanced practice skills in the custodial health clinical environment.
  • applied advanced strategies to provide assessment, support and evidence-based interventions to respond to the needs of patients in custodial health settings.
  • planned and delivered advanced healthcare practice to patients from culturally diverse backgrounds and Indigenous Australians.
  • engaged and collaborated with other health professionals to provide an interdisciplinary response to the needs of patients in custodial health settings.

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 10:35 pm
Program code40300
AQF level

Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Online
Duration
  • Australian students - 1 year part-time.
  • International students - 1 year full-time.
Term typeSemesters and Trimesters
Fees
Relevant University rules and policies

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Admission information

Admission requirements

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.

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

40 units

Program duration

1 year part-time up to 3 years maximum.

Program requirements

This program requires the successful completion of 40 units. Students must complete the 40 units of core courses, listed in the program handbook. Students must complete only courses that form part of this program.


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Additional documents


Transition arrangements

Students who commenced prior to 2023

  • Students who have successfully completed NURS6085 prior to 2023 will count this to their program, and will not be required to complete NURS6061.
  • Students who have not previously completed NURS6085 will complete NURS6061.
  • Students who have successfully completed PUBH6301 prior to 2023 will count this to their program, and will not be required to complete PUBH6300.
  • Students who have not previously completed PUBH6301 will complete PUBH6300.

Students who commenced prior to 2024

  • Students who have successfully completed NURS6801 prior to 2024 will count this to their program, and will not be required to complete NURS6301 Cultural Context of Custody.
  • Students who have not previously completed NURS6801 will complete NURS6301 Cultural Context of Custody.

For students who commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the 2024 GC Custodial Health Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more details.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
NURS6028Health and Substance Misuse
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6061Contemporary Mental Health
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6301Cultural Context of Custody
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6300Introduction to Public Health
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.