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Master of Gerontology

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Extend your ability to lead in the field

In Australia there are over 1.3 million consumers of aged care services, and this number is only set to grow. As the population ages, there is an emerging need for high-quality aged care services, and the professionals to deliver them.

Aside from building fundamental skills in aged care best practice, the Master of Gerontology will challenge you to extend your leadership ability in the field, preparing you for organisational leadership with a focus on ensuring health and aged care services evolve to meet changing community needs.

You will complete a scholarly, work-relevant project, engaging with gerontology theory, and sharing your research findings with leaders in the field of Gerontology at an end-of-course conference.

By completing a Master of Gerontology, existing healthcare professionals have the opportunity to specialise and be more competitive for securing higher level positions within aged care, including leadership positions.

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is a possible early exit point for this course.

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Entry criteria

A completed recognised bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher in a nursing, medical or allied health discipline.

This course is not available to international students.

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What you will learn

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Culturally Safe Practice

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

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Health Assessment and Assistive Technologies

Accurately assess and respond to the full range of healthcare needs that older people require, demonstrating a sound knowledge of eHealth and assistive technologies.

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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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Quality Management

Support quality management and a safety standard adherence between individuals, teams, divisions, organisations, boards and policy makers – always prioritising patient care.

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Course units

Master of Gerontology

Ageing and Health Assessment

Healthy Ageing

Skin and Wound Care

Dementia

Aged Care Law, Ethics and Culturally Safe Practice

Complex Care for the Older Person

Palliative and End of Life Care

Quality Management in Health

Research Methods in Health

Project 1

Project 2

Leadership in Gerontology

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Career opportunities

Registered Nurse – Palliative Care

Work in a hospital or hospice as a registered nurse specialising in palliative care, working to provide person-centred end-of-life care and support to clients.

Registered Nurse – Aged Care

Monitor the health and well-being of residents at an aged care facility or in a hospital, while managing medication, wound care and other clinical services.

Community Aged Care Manager

Take a step forward in your career within the aged care industry, managing a residential care service, and engaging effectively with staff, residents, families and the community.

Regional Aged Care Manager

Embrace a dynamic leadership role in aged care at a regional level, sharing your expertise in complex clinical care, and improving clinical care through coaching and team development programs.

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