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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care

  • Graduate Certificate

This course will prepare you to develop knowledge and skills to practice contemporary primary health care across a range of contexts.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Course Code
D00
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$13,300 per year
International Fees
$20,800 per year

About this course

This course will prepare you to develop knowledge and skills to practice contemporary primary health care across a range of contexts.

You will explore and analyse factors causing health inequity within and between Australian populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations will be considered as an example of a primary health care organisation underpinned by the universal principles of primary health care. Learning activities will support essential critical thinking, autonomy and advocacy skill development. The suite of optional units provides an opportunity for you to focus on your area of interest and expertise.

This course will prepare you to develop knowledge and skills to practice contemporary primary health care across a range of contexts.

You will explore and analyse factors causing health inequity within and between Australian populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations will be considered as an example of a primary health care organisation underpinned by the universal principles of primary health care. Learning activities will support essential critical thinking, autonomy and advocacy skill development. The suite of optional units provides an opportunity for you to focus on your area of interest and expertise.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree; or
    • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Online

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities Possible future job titles

Primary Health Carer, Community Developer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Health Worker, Health Promotion Worker, Complex Care Worker, Chronic Disease Manager, Women's Health Worker, Health of Aboriginal People Carer, Carer of Older People Nursing Related: Community Nurse, Practice Nurse, Community Aged Care Registered Nurse, Women's Health Registered Nurse, School Health Nurse. Non-nursing related: Health Promotion Officer, Project Officer (Primary Health Care Services), Program Officer, Project Manager, Program Manager, Partnerships Manager, Engagement Officer, Research Officer, Research Assistant, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Coordinator, Change Analyst, Policy Officer, Community Education Officer (Health Promotion and Education), Community Wellbeing Officer, Hearing Health Coordinator.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
84.4%
Overall satisfaction
77.1%
Skill scale
72.4%
Teaching scale
81.9%
Employed full-time
$101k
Average salary