Graduate Certificate in Dementia at University of Tasmania, Australia

Description

The Graduate Certificate in Dementia offers a multidisciplinary understanding of dementia and its impacts on individuals, society, and governments. 

The ability to interact with primary research material from a range of sectors as well as the knowledge and viewpoints required to support dementia patients both professionally and personally will be among the abilities that graduates will be endowed with. 

Postgraduate degrees in dementia may open up a number of professional and leadership opportunities as the need for person-centered care and decision-making based on understanding of dementia and the ability to evaluate published research rises.

What you will study

Program Structure

Core Courses: 

• Health and Social Care in Dementia 1

• Neurobiology of Dementia 1

• Policies and Systems in Dementia 1

• Public Health and Dementia 1

• Methods for Dementia Research

Elective Courses:

• Health and Social Care in Dementia 2

• Neurobiology of Dementia 2

• Policies and Systems in Dementia 2

• Public Health and Dementia 2

Learning Outcomes

1. Create problem-solving solutions by drawing on their knowledge, the viewpoints and experiences of dementia patients and carers, neuroscience, public health, clinical procedures, health care systems, and social care systems.

2. Evaluating the quality of the evidence that informs strategies, approaches, and practices can improve the lives of persons with dementia and those who care for them in communities, health systems, and social care systems.

3. Utilize and alter information and evidence from various regional and worldwide perspectives on dementia as they apply to individuals, groups, governmental entities, and communities.

4. Participate in a global community of people learning about dementia to share information and perspectives.

5. Use primary evidence and research methods to present your knowledge and dementia prevention and care suggestions in various settings.

6. Consider dementia patients and their caregivers when planning and implementing programs and regulations.

7. Approach dementia research, treatment, and prevention morally, socially, and culturally.

Career Opportunities

Depending on the student's background, we anticipate that career outcomes will include a comprehensive understanding of dementia and its effects, as well as a reliance on the research literature to direct practice and design. These could include:

• Positions of expertise and policy recommendations for communal or residential facilities.

• Positions dealing with laws and regulations affecting dementia patients and their caregivers in the public or private sector.

• Positions with a strong emphasis on person-centered care that guide, educate, and advance practice in this area.

• Improved clinical abilities for health professions students, focusing on evidence-based practice and clinical redesign.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

• a minimum of an undergraduate degree in psychology, social work, or health from an Australian university at the AQF7 level, or the equivalent from another tertiary institution that is regarded as legitimate.

• an undergraduate degree in elderly care, neurobiology, health systems and services, or public health from an Australian university at the AQF7 level or the equivalent grade in a recognized tertiary institution, WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF FULL-TIME (OR EQUAL) EXPERIENCE.

• an undergraduate degree at the AQF7 level or higher from an Australian university, or the equivalent grade from a recognized tertiary institution, WITH the successful completion of FOUR units from the Diplo program (DipDemCare, M1D).

English Language Requirements

• IELTS - 7.0

• TOEFL - 72

• PTE - 50

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Tuition fee

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

International Students: The course fee is based on a full-time year of study at a rate of $12,000 AUD (100 credit points).

Scholarships

Each year, the university gives out more than 900 awards to students from various backgrounds, including those who have achieved academic excellence, come from low-income households, are talented athletes, are studying overseas, or have a disability.