MEDICINE AND HEALTH Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Graduate Certificate of Health Emergency SATAC CODE – 1GC543 Preparedness and Response Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) SATAC CODE – 1GC564 UAC CODE – 871060 Online (Full Fee) Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) UAC CODE – 871282 DURATION – 1 year part-time Online (Full Fee) DURATION – 6 months full-time, 1 year part-time DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1 ABOUT THE COURSE Our Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology offers an introduction ABOUT THE COURSE to core concepts and skills in epidemiology, statistical research Our Graduate Certificate in Health Emergency Preparedness and methods and quantitative analysis of health data aimed at Response (HEPR) provides health professionals with the unique prevention, protection and promotion of health in the community. opportunity to explore and develop knowledge of the health This course uniquely provides the opportunityto learn from aspects of preparedness and response to health emergencies acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research researchers and including natural disasters. This course provides a unique focus on experts in the field. Career opportunities for graduates include the health response element of emergency management including epidemiological roles in health or clinical research. the fundamentals of health preparedness, health coordination and On completion, you can articulate to the Graduate Diploma and health response from an operational and clinical perspective. Masters of Public Health, or the Graduate Diploma and Master of The course is developed and delivered by experts from the health Health Research. emergency workforce within Australia in partnership with Charles This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. Darwin University and the National Critical Care and Trauma The University’s academic support services are on hand should Response Centre (NCCTRC) - the home of Australia's health you need support. emergency response capability. This course draws on the experience and knowledge developed over many years at the NCCTRC and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES provides the required foundation knowledge for health professionals Career opportunities for graduates include epidemiological roles wanting to value add to their organisation in preparing and in health or clinical research. responding to the next health emergency event locally, nationally, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS and internationally. This course is delivered completely online. Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate CAREER OPPORTUNITIES certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree. Registered Graduates of this course have the opportunity to pursue a career nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also in health emergencies. This can be in form of response teams eligible for entry. in different constellations either on a national and /or at an international level. After successful completion further studies can be undertaken at the Master level, following an approved credit pathway. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification in a suitable area of study, ie. health, medicine, nursing or paramedicine, logistic or health emergency. Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents must demonstrate current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) if applicable. 122 Charles Darwin University 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees