Diploma of Health Pathway
Darwin, Australia
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Diploma of Health Pathway
The Diploma of Health (Pathway) is designed to parallel the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Darwin University, while providing students with additional literacy, numeracy and English language skills. The Diploma prepares students to undertake practical placement and enter the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing. Students will be introduced to the knowledge required to operate professionally in the Australian health care system, while enjoying the strong emphasis on face to face contact, small classes and language development. The Diploma builds towards the graduate attributes of Charles Darwin University, which describe creative, flexible and socially responsible graduates who can acquire, understand and apply concepts and knowledge with a high level of skills in communication, leadership and team work.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Core Units
- Professional Practice
- Communication for Person-Centred Practice
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Academic Skills 1
- Primary Health Care
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Academic Skills 2
Program Outcome
Credits:80
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.