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Program handbook
Description
The Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions has been designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the use of medicines and how they impact patients, empowering you as a health professional.
Through the program you will enhance your knowledge and skills in both the theory and practice of the use of medicines. Throughout the degree, you will be introduces to the principles of pharmacotherapeutics, including clinical pharmacotherapeutics, including clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and a revision of basic pharmacological principles. You will gain an overview of the role of non-prescription medications, including complementary and alternate medicines.
This program incorporates principles of professional communications focused on performing comprehensive medicines assessment and collaboration with others in implementing a medication management plan. Students will have the opportunity to choose from a set of directed courses to that will enable you to tailor your degree to the health profession that you are working in.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of medications to their safe and effective use in individual patients.
- demonstrated an ability to apply knowledge of the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of medications to their safe and effective use in individual patients.
- described and demonstrated how to use the quality use of medicines (QUM) framework in healthcare.
- demonstrated and applied knowledge of the pharmacotherapeutic management of a range of disease states and of the mechanisms of action of the drugs used.
- identified and discussed some of the major current and emerging healthcare challenges and approaches to address them.
Details
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| Program code | 40303 |
| AQF level | Level 8 Graduate Certificate |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission into this program requires:
- Minimum of a three-year undergraduate degree in a field related to health such as medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science and science
- Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree in a non-related field should possess a minimum of one year's work experience in a related field.
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
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
Program requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions requires the successful completion of 40 units.
Students must complete 20 units of core courses and 20 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Students must complete only courses that form part of this program.
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Program structure
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| PHAR6701 | Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics and Prescribing for Health Care Professionals |
| 10 units |
| PHAR6702 | Integrated Pharmacotherapeutics for Clinical Practice |
| 10 units |
Course List
Complete 20 units from the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this program | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOS6910 | Biostatistics A |
| 10 units |
| EPID6600 | Research Protocol Design |
| 10 units |
| INDH6007 | Investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the public health context |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6130 | Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems |
| 10 units |
| NURS6650 | Infection Control |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6150 | Quality and Safety in Health Care |
| 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.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
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.
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