Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health

Improve health outcomes for custodial patients

Study custodial health and become an expert in addressing the health needs of those within the criminal justice system. You’ll learn about current social justice and health issues. You can apply this to your clinical practice to deliver healthcare based on solid evidence.

On graduating, you'll be able to improve health outcomes for custodial patients in your chosen clinical setting. You’ll also have the skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

what you will study

Key areas of study include:

• Health and Substance Misuse
• Mental Health Acute Care
• Cultural Context of Custody
• Advanced Symptom Management in Clinical Practice

Applicants must be a health professional and have one of the following qualifications, or equivalent:

• Bachelor Degree or higher PLUS 1 year full time equivalent (FTE) relevant work experience; or
• A Diploma in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) PLUS 2 years FTE relevant work experience; or
• A Diploma in a related field such as Community Services (Case Management), Community Services, Counseling, Youth Work, Mental Health, Counseling PLUS 2 years FTE relevant organisational experience; or
• At least five years FTE relevant organisational experience.

Health professions may include Registered or Enrolled Nurses, Midwives, Social Workers, Counselors.

Organisational Experience includes work in Custodial Health environments or secure settings.

Work experience can be identified through: certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

On completion, possible career paths may include:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Custodial Allied Health Professional
• Custodial Health Nurse
• Health Promotions Nurse.

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