Program handbook

Description

The Master of 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.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop research skills and translate evidence into clinical practice; and demonstrate an expanded awareness of contemporary issues during the delivery of advanced clinical practices and therapeutic responses. These skills will enhance your ability to undertake an advanced role such as clinical nurse specialist, custodial allied health professional or clinical nurse consultant in the Justice Health context.


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 to patients in custodial health settings.
  • planned and delivered advanced nursing 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.
  • applied research design principles in the clinical context.
  • demonstrated awareness of contemporary issues during the delivery of advanced clinical practices and therapeutic responses.

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 12:16 pm
Program code40301
AQF level

Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework)

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

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Admission information

Admission requirements

Admission to the program will be available for applicants who are registered health professionals, with:

  • Honours; or
  • A postgraduate qualification; AND
  • A minimum of one year's nursing or health professional experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae.

Work experience can be identified through 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

80 units

Program duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.

Program requirements

The Master of Custodial Health requires the completion of 80 units, consisting of 40 units of core courses, plus 40 units of courses chosen from the course list relevant to nurses and health professionals working in an advanced role in custodial health.


Program planner

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Additional documents


Transition arrangements

Students who commenced prior to 2023

  • Students who have successfully completed NURS6085 prior to 2023 may count this to their program as either a Core or Directed course. If counted as Core, they 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 may count this to their program as either a Core or Directed course. If counted as Core, they will not be required to complete PUBH6300.
  • Students who have not previously completed PUBH6301 will complete PUBH6300.
  • Students may take new directed courses where they have room for these in their program but must not exceed an overall total of 80 units for the program. Should a student wish to enrol in a newly added course but is unable to accommodate this within their remaining directed course allocation, the Program Convenor may approve alternative Transition Arrangements.

Students who commenced prior to 2024

  • Students who have successfully completed NURS6801 prior to 2023 may count this to their program as either a Core or Directed course. If counted as Core, they will not be required to complete NURS6301 Cultural Context of Custody, but may elect to complete it as a directed course.
  • Students who have not previously completed NURS6801 will complete NURS6301 Cultural Context of Custody.
  • Students may take new directed courses where they have room for these in their program but must not exceed an overall total of 80 units for the program. Should a student wish to enrol in a newly added course but is unable to accommodate this within their remaining directed course allocation, the Program Convenor may approve alternative Transition Arrangements.

For students who commenced the program prior to 2024 please refer to the 2024 M 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

Course List

Choose 40 units from the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
EPID6410Clinical Epidemiology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
INDH6007Investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the public health context
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6026Youth and Young Adult Mental Health: 12 to 24 Years
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6035Therapeutic Engagement and Psychosocial Interventions
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6085Forensic Mental Health
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6302Social Justice in the Justice System
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6522Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6623Leadership and Management in Practice
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6650Infection Control
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6801Primary Health Care
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6900Introduction to Research in Health Care
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS6910Knowledge Translation in Health Care
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6301Chronic Disease and Injury Control
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 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.