Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Podiatry)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
ICHP

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
$AU 12,480 per 0.5 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2015

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to:
- hold a recognised Bachelor degree in Podiatry, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognised higher education institution; AND
- have complete one year of work/professional/clinical experience following completion of their undergraduate Podiatry degree; AND
- provide evidence of professional registration as a Podiatrist with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
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This program has no further intakes, please see the Graduate Certificate in Health Science.

Aim

The program aims to advance the professional knowledge and skills of Podiatrists.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of 18 units of study. Students are required to complete 13.5 units of core and podiatry related courses and a 4.5 unit elective.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
CORE COURSE (4.5 units)
Literature Review	HLTH 5128	4.5
PLUS 9 units of Podiatry relevant courses chosen from the following:			Note(s): 3
Podiatric Biomechanics	REHB 5101	4.5
Paediatric Podiatry	REHB 5046	4.5
Sports Podiatry	REHB 5047	4.5
Advanced Pharmacology for Podiatrists	PHAR 5028	9
Evidence-Based Practice	HLTH 5122	4.5
Health Science Advanced Knowledge Project	HLTH 5145	4.5
PLUS a 4.5 unit Elective course chosen from those listed

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Choose one 4.5 unit course from the following:
Health Ethics	HLTH 5002	4.5
Health Economics	BUSS 5185	4.5
Leadership and Management in Health 1	NURS 5111	4.5
Facilitating Practice-Based Learning in the Health Environment	HLTH 5137	4.5
Critical Thinking and Reasoning in Health	HLTH 5141	4.5
Healthy Ageing	NURS 5130	4.5
Ageing with Chronic and Complex Conditions	NURS 5131	4.5
Leadership and Management Practices in the Aged Care Sector	NURS 5132	4.5
Complex Health Problems in Rural Settings	HLTH 5152	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students who have a background, or previous studies in a particular course, may substitute a course of equal value and standing, with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Applications for credit, exemption and/or studies in lieu will be considered in accordance with the University of South Australia's, Policy No: A-13 Recognition of prior learning (Appendix A - Credit transfer framework for the recognition of prior learning from formal studies at other education and training providers and/or work or life experience). These applications will be considered by the Head of School or nominee.

Notes

1. The program is normally complete in 6 months full-time or the part-time equivalent. All courses are offered subject to achieving viable enrolment numbers and therefore may not be offered every year.

2. Students are advised that this award does not satisfy the requirements for Professional Registration in Australia or its States and Territories.

3. Podiatry electives may include courses available at University of South Australia and cross-institutionally at any other Australian university, subject to approval by the Program Director.