C11358v1 Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (GradCertChldFamH)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: Online campus
Notes
This course is offered fully online. Not offered to international students.
This course is open to nurses and midwives from across Australia. However, due to the specific professional and legislative requirements in Victoria, this course does not meet the criteria set out by the Victorian Government. Therefore, applicants from Victoria who wish to practice as a Child and Family Health practitioner in Victoria should strongly consider this before applying.
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
This program of study is designed to build on the knowledge and skills of registered nurses and midwives to develop capacity to work in a primary health care setting with young children and their families. The comprehensive study program focuses on infant care and child health, and the promotion of maternal and family health and wellbeing. The accompanying clinical experience program provides placements in community child and family health services as well as Tresillian Family Care Centres.
The Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health prepares registered nurses and midwives for beginning practice in the clinical specialty of child and family health. This course is fully online with options to enrol several times a year. There is also a clinical component where students spend time in community-based Maternal and Child/ Child and Family Health centres and Tresillian Family Care Centres.
Course aims
Child and family health practitioners work in partnership with parents as they learn the skills of parenting and caring for the infant and growing child. The primary healthcare role of the child and family health practitioner includes health teaching with parents, health promotion in the community, group work and counselling for parents and caregivers, and health surveillance of infants and children.
Career options
Career options include positions in Community-based Child and Family Health Centres /Maternal Child Health Centres, and General Practitioner practices.
The Graduate Certificate in Child & Family Health provides Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives with theoretical knowledge and associated skills that prepare them to work autonomously and across a variety of clinical settings with children and families. Graduates will be able to apply advanced learning and theory concepts and analysis to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.0 | Are reflective critical thinkers who examine and contribute to practice, policy, and research to achieve clinical excellence and enhance health outcomes |
| 1.1 | Critically examine the contribution and use of theory and research evidence to inform practice. |
| 2.0 | Are visionary, innovative and responsive leaders |
| 2.1 | Prioritise and lead integrated care, based on collaborative approaches with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal health outcomes. |
| 3.0 | Are socially, culturally and ethically aware and accountable when engaging with health care consumers, families/significant others, interdisciplinary teams, communities, organisations and authorities |
| 3.1 | Demonstrate social and ethical accountability to enable efficient use of resources and equity of access to optimal and safe health care |
| 4.0 | Communicate effectively and professionally in diverse and dynamic situations |
| 4.1 | Apply appropriate communication strategies with families and the multidisciplinary team |
| 5.0 | Embody the professional qualities appropriate to the scope of their role |
| 5.1 | Demonstrate clinical competence based on the professional standards and current evidence, and actively engage in ongoing continuing professional development |
| 6.0 | UTS graduates will have knowledge of Indigenous Australian contexts to inform their capability to work effectively for and with Indigenous Australians within their profession |
| 6.1 | Critically reflect on Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional cultural capability to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians within the health and social care profession |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in Nursing or Midwifery AND Current registration as a nurse or midwife in Australia (AHPRA)
OR
- Current registration as a nurse or midwife in Australia (AHPRA) AND Relevant post-registration clinical experience AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of hospital or college certificates and professional or staff development
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants required to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of Service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Course duration and attendance
The course can be completed in a minimum of 8 months online study, 1 x 6 credit point subject (or equivalent) per session over 4 x 7-week sessions.
Course structure
Students must complete a total of 24 credit points
Course completion requirements
| STM91791 Child and Family Health core | 24cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
For more information, download a course guide, and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about 100% online study and a possible study program.
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Children’s Health and the Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health and the Master of Women’s and Children’s Health (C04447).
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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