Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (Sexual Health)

On completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (Sexual Health) graduates will:

• have developed an understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of sexually transmissible infections
• have gained an understanding of the sexual and reproductive health issues relevant to Australia
• have developed an understanding of the public health
• control of sexually transmissible infections
• have gained the ability to evaluate and synthesise the relevant literature
• be able to apply the conceptual and practical dimensions of the course in their own professional practice

CORE SUBJECTS

Students must complete the following THREE core subjects

OPTIONAL CORE SUBJECT

An optional core subject for nurses instead of 505-433 is the following:

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Student must complete ONE of the following elective subjects:

The elective subject can be drawn from any public health/sexual health related subject within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. This subject will need to be approved by the Course Coordinator before the student enrolls in it and in agreement with the appropriate other course authority.

• a health related degree, or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline or equivalent.

The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and will call for reports from at least two professional referees to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

Academically excellent:

• have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
• have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
• reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
• be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
• be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies

Knowledgeable across disciplines:

• examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
• expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
• have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
• have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment

Leaders in communities:

• initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
• have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
• mentor future generations of learners
• engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs

Attuned to cultural diversity:

• value different cultures
• be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
• have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
• respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values

Active global citizens:

• accept social and civic responsibilities
• be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
• have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics

Core subjects are taught by either distance education or classroom.

Full fee paying overseas students can only apply to study this course by distance.

Mid-Year Entry is available.