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M55 Graduate Diploma of Preventive Medicine

INTRODUCTION

The Graduate 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 healthcare 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, so that practising clinicians are better able to provide quality information and guidance on all health strategies.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants require a relevant health Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and at least 1 year of postgraduate clinical experience. Registered nurses with a hospital based diploma who have been registered and practising for at least three years may enrol.
 
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 120 credit points(6 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
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20 
 
Plus 40 credit points (2 units) selected from the following options:
 
PRH5304 Complementary and Alternative Medicines 20 
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20 
PRH5101 Men's Health and Prevention 20 
PRH5221 Health and Disease in Women 20 
 
 
 
 
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