Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Management (4756)
- Approved Abbreviation: GradCertAgedCareMgmt
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4756
- AQF Level: 8
This program applies to students who commenced in 2020 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
The Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Management provides current aged care health professionals or those wishing to move into this sector a short, albeit comprehensive, exposure to contemporary issues in aged care. It provides an entry point to the Diploma in Aged Care Management for those who wish to continue on their professional development journey with further studies.
Study Mode
One year part time
Program Advice
HealthSciences@westernsydney.edu.au
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Part Time | Online | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
An undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant health-related discipline
Or
3 years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline
Applications from Opal Aged Care employees need to be accompanied by a Statement of Service from Opal Aged Care in order to be eligible for, and processed as, an Opal Aged Care scholarship recipient.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Subjects | ||
| HLTH 7025 | Healthcare Data for Decision-Making | 10 |
| HLTH 7022 | Advanced Health Service Management | 10 |
| Focus Subjects | ||
| Select two of the following: | 20 | |
| Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care | ||
| Building Organisational Capacity in Health Care | ||
| Leadership in Clinical Practice | ||
| Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | ||
| Supporting Aged Communities | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Students: further information on recommended progression is available on the Postgraduate Health Science progression page.