Postgraduate programs for health professionals

• Study online, by correspondence or on campus and complete the course within 1.5 years
  
  
• Experience a dynamic teaching team of experienced gerontologists, clinicians and professionals from a wide range of disciplines with expertise in ageing and with older people.
  
  
• Examine the clinical, social and psychological dimensions of ageing and elective topics from Applied Gerontology, Health and Aged Care Management, Nursing and other disciplines
  
  
• Tailor your degree program to suit your personal and professional needs and interests.
  
  
• Interactive and supportive online learning environments.
  
  
• Flexibility of full time or part time study options to enable a balance with work and other life commitments.
  
  
• Discover the evidence in the development of services, programs and interventions that benefit an ageing population which is unique in Australia.
  
  
• Not ready to commit to a full postgraduate award – try our distance education short course in Applied Gerontology.
   

• An ageing population requires health professionals with expertise in rehabilitation and restorative practice.
  
  
• Complete our Master of Clinical Rehabilitation in just 18 months online.
  
  
• Enrol in a six-month Graduate Certificate, which articulates with our Graduate Diploma and Master of Clinical Rehabilitation if you choose to study further.
  
  
• The new Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy) and Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy) enables Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to develop research or practice expertise in an area of neurological physiotherapy specific to their workplace.
  
  
• Short courses are also available in Adelaide, South Australia for practitioners looking to undertake continuing professional development.

• Expand your career opportunities as an expert in a sector which continues to grow
  
  
• Study online, on campus or by correspondence
  
  
• Complete the course within 2 years; option to exit after 6 months with a graduate certificate. Advanced entry option available, shortening the course to 18 months
  
  
• Specialisations include autism, behaviour management, community inclusion, technology and disability, intellectual disability, physical disabilities, communication difficulties and transition from school to adult life for students with disabilities.
  
  
• Additional graduate certificates available in specific areas such as Autism Spectrum Disorders and Technology and Augmentative Communication
  
  
• Graduates are eligible for full membership of the Developmental Educators Australia Inc (DEAI)
  • Offer services as Developmental Educators under the NDIS and can apply for specialist Developmental Education Positions.
  • Flinders are currently the only university to be accredited for full membership of DEAI.
     
• Collaborate with students from around the world and engage in research with a team of world class researchers with varied areas of expertise.
  
  
• Tailor your study program to suit your interests and professional circumstances
  
  
• Study topics from other areas across the university such as Public Health, Applied Gerontology and Special Education.
   

• Palliative care is a growing area for experienced healthcare professionals with 52% of Australian deaths occurring in acute care facilities.
  
  
• Suitable for individuals from a range of health backgrounds looking to enhance their skills to work with patients with a life-limiting illness.
  
  
• Online delivery and flexible part-time study options allow you to study at your own pace.
  
  
• Enrol in a six-month Graduate Certificate, which articulates with our Graduate Diploma and Master of Palliative Care if you wish to continue study.
  
  
• Select topics built on clinically relevant teaching and learning that will assist you to address particular needs in your healthcare setting.
  
  
• 2-day intensive workshops provide valuable learning and networking opportunities.
   

From Clinical Education to Health Administration; and Health Promotion to Primary Health Care. We’ve got more than 50 postgraduate health study areas to choose from…