Postgraduate coursework program
Self-Management
and
Chronic Condition Management
Graduate Certificate in Health (specialist stream) (18 units)
Graduate Diploma in Chronic Condition Management (36 units)
Fast facts
- Study load: Graduate Certificate - 6 months full-time, or equivalent part-time
Graduate Diploma - one year full-time, or equivalent part-time
- Fee: Commonwealth Supported
- Mode: External study
- Mid-year intake offered
- Available to Australian and international students.
- GradStart Code: GC - 2GC059; GD - 2GD030
The aims of these courses are to:
- meet the extended professional development needs of graduates involved in the development, provision and evaluation of policy, planning or delivery of services to people with chronic physical or mental health conditions; and
- offer students an advanced understanding of the principles and skills involved in the development and implementation of self management-enhancing programs in diverse practice setting for health professionals and service consumers/patients.
The Graduate Certificate is offered in external mode through distance education. The course is only available part-time and will be available as fully web-based study for five of the six topics. A face-to-face two-day workshop is a component of MHSC8101 and MHSC8103; MHSC8101 also now is offered in fully on-line mode. It is planned that all topics will be fully web-based in the near future, whilst keeping the face-to-face workshop option available also.
Graduate Certificate in Health ... program of study
Graduate Diploma in Chronic Condition Management ... program of study
Further detailed information on the topics can be found at:
http://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/CCTU/home.html
Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field from an approved tertiary institution. The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
How to apply using GradStart
Three easy steps:
- Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website.
- Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
- Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.
You can apply for admission at any time during the year and GradStart applications are free.
If you receive any correspondence from SATAC requesting further information you will need to supply what is requested. Your application cannot be processed until all requested information is received.
Note: you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia to apply through GradStart.
Course fees
See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.
Australian citizens, and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligibility criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.
Closing date: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 25th July, 2008.
Further information
Flinders Human Behaviour and Health Research Unit,
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Administrative Officer. Tel: (08) 8204 3930, 8404 2323
Email: mental.health@fmc.sa.gov.au
Web address: http://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/Psych/
General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General Information: International students should contact:
The International Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (+ 618) 8201 2727
Fax: (+ 618) 8201 3177 CRICOS Registered Provider Code: 00114A
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