Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care

About this Course

This course will prepare you to develop knowledge and skills to practice contemporary primary health care across a range of contexts.

You will explore and analyse factors causing health inequity within and between Australian populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations will be considered as an example of a primary health care organisation underpinned by the universal principles of primary health care. Learning activities will support essential critical thinking, autonomy and advocacy skill development. The suite of optional units provides an opportunity for you to focus on your area of interest and expertise.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Primary Health Carer, Community Developer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Health Worker, Health Promotion Worker, Complex Care Worker, Chronic Disease Manager, Women’s Health Worker, Health of Aboriginal People Carer, Carer of Older People Nursing Related: Community Nurse, Practice Nurse, Community Aged Care Registered Nurse, Women’s Health Registered Nurse, School Health Nurse. Non-nursing related: Health Promotion Officer, Project Officer (Primary Health Care Services), Program Officer, Project Manager, Program Manager, Partnerships Manager, Engagement Officer, Research Officer, Research Assistant, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Coordinator, Change Analyst, Policy Officer, Community Education Officer (Health Promotion and Education), Community Wellbeing Officer, Hearing Health Coordinator.

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing
• Master of Advanced Nursing