Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetic Practice - University of WollongongTEL: 0207 193 7932
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Abbreviation: | GradCertAdvDietPrac | Home Faculty: | Health and Behavioural Sciences | Duration: | 4 sessions part-time, or 1 session full-time | Total Credit Points: | 24 | Delivery Mode: | Face-to-Face | Starting Session(s): | Autumn, Spring | Location: | Wollongong | UOW Course Code: | 1170 | CRICOS Code: | 061882M |
Fees 2010 A$11,952 per session OverviewThis is a course for practising dietitians (with a minimum of 3 years professional experience) who wish to undertake further study and develop their career whilst continuing to practise. The course provides opportunities for students to: • Enhance their skills of reflection • Enhance their skills of research design, data collection, program evaluation and statistical analysis • Select and apply appropriate approaches in order to advance dietetic practice • Engage in academic debate involving issues relating to practice and evidence-based approaches
The course will also assist current Accredited Practising Dietitians who may wish to apply for the title of Advanced Practitioner with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). On completion of this course, students will be able to provide evidence of advanced knowledge and skills in many elements of three of the five key competency areas that need to be included in a dossier of supporting evidence: 'Research and Evaluation', 'Strategic and Reflective Practice' and Professional Competence'. Entry Requirements / Assumed KnowledgeApplicants must possess professional Dietetics qualifications suitable for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, with at least 3 years experience as a practising dietitian. International applicants require an IELTS of 7.0 Course RequirementsThe course consists of 4 subjects (24 credit points) and will take a minimum of one semester to complete, but is more likely to be completed part-time over a 2 year period. Many subjects are available via flexible or distance learning, to allow students to enrol by distance if required. The course is composed of 3 core subject areas (reflective practice, research methods, and advanced dietetic practice) and one elective (in areas of management, public health, research methods and marketing). Course Program| | | | | Core Subjects | Session | Credit Points | GHMA936 | Advanced Dietetic Practice | Autumn, Spring or Annual | 6 | GHMB950 | Reflective Practice 1 | Autumn or Spring | 6 | 6 credit points chosen from the following four subjects: | CHIP915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | Autumn | 6 | GHMA932 | Research in Human Nutrition | Autumn | 6 | GHMD983 | Statistics in Health Research | Spring | 6 | GHMD984 | Health Research Methodology | Spring | 6 | Elective Subjects options - choose 6cp from the options below | Session | Credit Points | CHIP911 | Social Marketing for Health | Autumn | 6 | CHIP912 | Advanced Studies in Behaviour Change | Autumn | 6 | CHIP915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers* | Autumn | 6 | GHMA932 | Research in Human Nutrition* | Autumn | 6 | SFC 902 | Food Regulation and Policy in Australia | Autumn | 6 | GHMB925 | Effective Leadership in Health | Autumn or Spring | 6 | GHMD907 | Independent Study in Public Health | Autumn or Spring | 6 | TBS 901 | Accounting for Managers | Autumn or Spring | 6 | TBS 903 | Managing People in Organisations | Autumn or Spring | 6 | GHMC984 | Social Psychology & Health | Spring | 6 | GHMD983 | Statistics in Health Research* | Spring | 6 | GHMD984 | Health Research Methodology* | Spring | 6 | SFC 904 | Nutrition and Food Innovation | Spring | 6 | TBS 904 | Marketing Management | Spring | 6 | CHIP913 | Social Marketing Practice | Spring or Summer | 6 | * not permitted as elective if taken as a core subject. |
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