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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
ENROLMENTS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

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  • Qualification: level:

    Postgraduate

  • Duration:

    6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

  • Units:

    4

  • Start date:

    Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct,

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Overview
Entry Requirements
Course Units
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Ensure older Australians receive the best possible care

“ENROLMENTS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED”

As the Australian population ages, there is high demand for skilled professionals who can support the older person navigate the ageing process and promote healthy ageing. The healthcare sector is already Australia’s largest employer, and with the number of Australians over 65 anticipated to double over the next 40 years, this will naturally lead to a wide array of professional opportunities in the industry.

QUT Online’s Graduate Certificate in Gerontology recognises the fundamental health and social care roles of health providers in the aged care sector. This course is grounded in the scientific understanding of the ageing process, and ensuring high quality of care to the older person that takes into account physical, psychosocial and culturally safe practices.

Upon completing the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, you will have a practical overview of the important role healthcare services play in responding holistically to the specific needs of the older person. This includes preventative health, chronic illness and injury management, palliative and end-of-life care, and quality and risk management. This course creates opportunities for career advancement across a variety of sectors which are utilised by the older person including, hospital, community health, primary health and aged care environments.

Why study this course? To develop skills and knowledge in caring for the older person that can lead to managerial, policy and associated program-related roles.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology can go on to study the Master of Gerontology.

“Studying with QUT Online in Gerontology, will give you so many career prospects, particularly, caring for older Australians. It will absolutely give you the edge.” ~ Gerontology – Jane Phillips

Enrolments are currently closed for this course.

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Entry Requirements

You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology with:
    • A completed bachelor degree (or higher) in nursing, medical or allied health. Or
    • Current AHPRA registration within the applicant’s field of practice; plusAt least 3 years full-time equivalent (FTE) professional work experience in the same field as the current APHRA registration(Enrolled nurse registration is not acceptable)

     

This course is not available to international students.

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"Choosing to study at QUT Online has been a transformative experience for me. The flexibility of online learning allowed me to effectively balance my work, family, and other responsibilities while expanding my knowledge and skills in gerontology. Despite facing various challenges, I persevered with the support of the Lead Unit Coordinator and Online Learning Advisors. The highlight of my study journey was embracing the difficult path to greatness, which proved to be immensely rewarding."

Rohini Lata QUT Online Graduate

Course Units

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGY

What you will learn

Culturally Safe Practice

Adopt a holistic approach to complex care, ensuring aged care is culturally safe, person-centred and appropriately individualised.

Managing Chronic Illness

Apply your knowledge of chronic illness and disease prevention, while using the comprehensive Geriatric Health Assessment for complex care planning.

Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Take a person-centric approach to palliative and end-of-life care, coordinating comprehensive care plans, supporting both the individual as they near death, and close family.

Healthy Ageing

Develop a nuanced understanding of health promotion principles, and apply these to the management of chronic illness and disease prevention.

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Career opportunities

Specialist health professional – care of older persons

Lead and drive complex care practices to support safe and effective care provided to the older person.

Care Manager

Assess and coordinate the care needs of the older person including medical, social and psychological needs.

Policy Analyst/Advocate

Promote policies and programs that advocate for the needs of the older person at the local, state and national levels.

Program Director/Coordinator

Work in organisations to manage programs and promote health and wellbeing of the older person, plan activities and oversee staff.

Learning at QUT Online

A unique opportunity

Whether you’re advancing or changing your career, studying online is the flexible way to achieve your goal, allowing you to log on and learn when it suits.

Your network

We are ranked in the top 50 universities in the world for employer-student connections. And when you study with us, our connections become your connections.

Learning that suits you best

Fit study into your life, when it suits you. If you study on your lunch break, or after your kids are in bed, you can access everything you need, wherever you are.

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