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M55 Post Graduate Diploma of Preventive Medicine

INTRODUCTION

The Postgraduate Diploma of Preventive Medicine has been developed for health professionals seeking to respond within a broad patient-centred and evidence-based framework to the community's interest in prevention and health care participation. With unprecedented levels of good health in an ageing population many people seek information on all preventive treatments including non-pharmacological, complementary and alternative therapies. This course balances the study of evidence-based practice with community expectations in contemporary society. It has been designed for practising clinicians with a focus on the application of this knowledge into current clinical practice.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by external studies in full-time or part-time mode.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants require a relevant health Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and at least 1 year of postgraduate clinical experience.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will complete a total of six units (120 credit points) as per the below course structure:
 
STAGE 1
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20 
PRH5103 Clinical Lifestyle Management 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Post Graduate Certificate of Preventive Medicine.
 
STAGE 2
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20 
PRH5305 Complementary and Alternative Physical Therapies * 20 
PRH5304 Complementary and Alternative Medicines * 20 
 
* Electives can replace these units. Suggested electives from family medicine, geriatric medicine, men's health and andrology or occupational medicine, health and safety courses.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006