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Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education degree. This course is comprised of three core units which provide important foundation knowledge in the principles of teaching and learning, assessment, evaluation and research methods in health professions education. In addition, students are required to select one elective unit of study as part of the Graduate Certificate course. The elective unit provides an opportunity to explore an area of educational interest in further detail.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core: IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning, IMED5802 Principles of Assessment and Evaluation, IMED5803 Introduction to Research in Health Professions Education Option - Group A: IMED5804 Clinical Teaching and Supervision, IMED5805 Innovation and Contemporary Issues in Health Professions Education, IMED5806 Simulation and Interprofessional Learning in Health Professions Education, IMED5810 Program Evaluation, IMED5811 Professional Portfolio, IMED5813 Health Humanities: Education and Research, IMED5831 Advanced Simulation in Health Professional Education, IMED5832 Interprofessional Education Option - Group B: EDUC5608 Integrating Pedagogy and Technology, EDUC5610 Leading People, Culture and Change in Education, EDUC5612 Educational Leadership for Equity and Social Justice, EDUC5633 Educational Research Analysis, EDUC5678 Improving Learning and Teaching in the Curriculum, MGMT5508 Organisational Behaviour and Leadership, PUBH5705 Health Program Evaluation, PUBH5763 Health Leadership and Management, PUBH5769 Biostatistics II, PUBH5801 Economic Evaluation of Health Care, PUBH5805 Qualitative Research Methods in Health
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a relevant bachelor's degree 1 , or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or (b) a level and duration of health-related education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course; or (c) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at UWA. 1 A relevant bachelor's degree includes any bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline.
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