Graduate Certificate in Child Health (exit only) (4794)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4794
- AQF Level: 8
This is an early exit degree only. Completing this program will provide students with a strong foundation in paediatrics across the varying age groups. It will give the students practical skills for the assessment and management of children in a primary care setting to support their daily practice and will provide students with the skill they need for effective communication with children and their families. Every aspect of the program is designed, developed and assessed by experienced academics and experts form Western Sydney University and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Students will be provided with the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities to help build skills and establish connections with the community.
Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission|
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Full Time | Online | See above |
| Online | Part Time | Online | See above |
Inherent requirements
The inherent requirements for this Graduate Diploma program will be the same as those for medicine course
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/ir/inherent_requirements/inherent_requirements_for_medicine_courses
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points which include the subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Core subjects | ||
| MEDI 5001 | Newborn and Infant Development | 10 |
| MEDI 5002 | Behaviour, development and disability | 10 |
| MEDI 5003 | Adolescent, mental health and health inequity | 10 |
| MEDI 5004 | Emergency and acute care | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |