Graduate Certificate of Remote Industrial Health (Online)
Course Information
The Graduate Certificate in Remote Industrial Health (Online) has been developed in partnership with senior clinicians from the University of Canberra (Faculty of Health) and Aspen Medical.
This course aims to provide knowledge and skills that will enable health professionals to autonomously provide a holistic health service to the individuals and organisations located within remote industrial communities.In this context, the remote industrial environment includes (but is not limited to) mining sites, oil rigs and island resorts. The student cohort is expected to be drawn from people with a nursing, paramedical or medical background. Due to the variety of locations in which students may reside, this course will be offered 100% online.
Throughout this course, students will;
- Develope critically reflective skills to maintain resiliency whilst providing professional care in isolated communities;
- Work collaboratively within their organisational communities in identifying areas of health and occupational risk;
- Develop and provide preventative health care programs, assessments and interventions for remote industrial communities; and
- Inform development of policy, procedures and quality processes to address health care needs in these communities.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Work collaboratively within remote communities to identify areas of health and occupational risk and develop, deliver and evaluate preventative health care programs;
- Inform the development of policy, procedures and quality processes to monitor and evaluate the health needs of the communities and organisations within the remote industrial environment; and
- Critically reflect on practice to develop and maintain individual resiliency and professional capability.
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Course Launch Date:
Negotiations for this course are currently in progress and its development is well in advance. It is anticipated that this course will be accredited to commence in Semester 1 2011.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have a degree or equivalent as approved by the University. Alternatively, those with an Advanced Diploma in Paramedical Studies or equivalent and recent clinical experience may be eligible for admission.
For completion, students are required to complete 4, 3 credit point units. These should comprise of 2 core units and 2 elective units from those below.
Core units
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Semester 1
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Winter Term
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Semester 2
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Health Technology in Remote Practice G
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Industrial Health and Illness G
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Elective units
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Semester 1
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Winter Term
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Semester 2
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7677
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Contemporary Health Development PG
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7673
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Program Planning and Evaluation PG
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7673
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Program Planning and Evaluation PG
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8566
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Health Specialty Topic 1 PG
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7734
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Public Relations Strategy G
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8566
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Health Specialty Topic 1 PG
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8565
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Mental Health Assessment and Intervention PG
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For information on the elective units visit the University of Canberra website links below:
7677 Contemporary Health Development PG
7673 Program Planning and Evaluation PG
7734 Public Relations Strategy G
8566 Health Specialty Topic 1 PG
8565 Mental Health Assessment and Intervention PG
Core Units
Health Technology in Remote Practice G
This unit will explore the use and impact of technology in the provision of health care in remote and rural locations. Emphasis is placed on assessment and telecommunication to ensure optimal health outcomes in isolated health environments. The process of continuous service improvement, particularly as new technologies are introduced, is explored.
On completion of the unit, the student will:
- Use available technology to accurately assess patient conditions common to the remote industrial setting;
- Effectively use information and communication technologies in primary health care; and
- Employ quality improvement principles and processes to address the unique health needs of remote industrial communities.
Industrial Health and Illness G
In this unit, students will examine the health needs of remote industrial communities in a primary health context. Principles from health promotion, early detection, and emergency intervention will be applied to selected contexts for health service delivery. Selected diseases, unique to the remote industrial setting, will be analysed to determine the requirements for clinical assessment, data analysis, consultation, clinical decisions and program development.
On completion of this unit, students will:
- Identify the assessment and treatment for ailments that commonly present in remote industrial communities;
- Identify the assessment and treatment for injuries common to selected industrial health contexts; and
- Establish a health promotion or screening program to address a specific health issue found in remote industrial communities.
