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Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and ControlUnderstand more about the COVID-19 pandemic and be part of the solution!
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SATAC COURSE CODE
1GC547External Studies
DURATION1 semester full-time
ADMISSION INTAKESemester 2
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSCompletion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent). Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.
COURSE FEESThis Graduate Certificate is part of the suite of CDU’s short courses subsidised by the Commonwealth Government’s Higher Education Relief Support Package.
The indicative discounted fee for this course is AUD $2,500.00.
The discounted fees only apply to new student course enrolments in 2020. To be eligible you must study full time and complete all 4 units by December 2020.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
COURSE OUTLINEThe Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control offers an introduction to core
concepts and skills in infectious disease prevention and control, including: epidemiology, statistical
research methods and quantitative analysis of health data. Students will explore key public health
principles and practices aimed at preventing illness and protecting community health.
This course is delivered by Menzies School of Health Research. Menzies has an outstanding
record in infectious disease research in Indigenous and global contexts. In this innovative research
environment, you will learn from experts in the field how to describe and analyse population health
problems, apply epidemiological methods, identify causes and propose solutions.
Graduates will be able to:
> Apply a public health approach to improve health and wellbeing at a population level
> Critically appraise public health evidence and identify effective responses to complex health and
social issues
> Investigate and address the determinants of communicable diseases
> Utilise appropriate epidemiological and statistical methods to describe and analyse population
health trends
> Apply epidemiological and statistical knowledge and skills to a range of population health problems
> Utilise monitoring and surveillance systems to protect the health of populations
This course can help you develop your skills in your current profession in the health sector or open doors
to new roles. New career opportunities for graduates include epidemiological or public health roles.
On completion, students can articulate to the Graduate Diploma and Master
of Public Health, or the Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Research.
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COURSE STRUCTUREStudents are required to complete the following two compulsory core units, and a choice of two specialist elective units, totalling 40 credit
points, full-time, in semester 2.
CORE UNITSBiostatisticsThe purpose of this unit is to provide students with an understanding
of essential statistical concepts and their application to
epidemiological studies. The emphasis of this unit is the application
of appropriate statistical methods and interpretation of analyses,
rather than the technical and computing aspects. Upon completion
of this unit a student will be able to read and interpret the statistical
elements of the public health literature more competently.
Epidemiology and Control of Communicable DiseasesThis unit extends students’ skills and knowledge in
epidemiology, relevant to the major infectious diseases of
humans. It introduces strategies for communicable
disease control and surveillance, and methods for
determining and interpreting normal epidemiological and
numerical measurements for communicable diseases.
SUGGESTED STUDY PLAN
Core Units(20 credit points)
Specialist Elective Units(20 credit points)
Choose two units from the list below
Biostatistics
Epidemiology & Control of Communicable Diseases
> Public Health Anthropology
> Clinical Trials
> Indigenous Health Research
> Health Research Skills
> Sexual and Reproductive Health
> Health Policy
> Qualitative Research Methods
> Tropical Child and Adolescent Health
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR NEW STUDENTSAn application for the Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease
Prevention and Control may be submitted through SATAC:
http://www.satac.edu.au
For more information and details of how to apply
T: (08) 8946 8466
W: cdu.edu.au | www.menzies.edu.au
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
