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M54 Master of Preventive Medicine

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Preventive Medicine has been developed for health practitioners seeking to respond within a broad patient-centred and evidence-based framework to the community's interest in prevention and healthcare participation. With unprecedented levels of good health in an ageing population many people seek information on all preventive measures 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 critical thinking and the application of this knowledge into current clinical practice.
 
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 LOCATION
Off campus
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will complete a total of 180 credit points(nine units) as listed below:
 
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 Graduate Certificate of Preventive Medicine.
 
STAGE 2
Consists of one core and two elective units.
 
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20 
MMP5103 Ethical and Legal Issues for Health Professionals 20 
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Preventive Medicine.
 
STAGE 3
Select 60 credit points (3 units) from the following:
 
PRH5101 Men's Health and Prevention 20 
PRH5221 Health and Disease in Women 20 
PRH5106 Sexual Health 20 
PRH5304 Complementary and Alternative Medicines 20 
PRH5108 Effective Teamwork 20 
MHP5101 Master Health Project * 20 
MHP5202 Master Health Project * 20 
 
*The Master Health Project units, MHP5101 and MHP5202 are done consecutively over two semesters.
 
 
 
 
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: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013