University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Women's and Children's Health

As a fully online course, students can plan and tailor their study schedule to suit their needs. Support from educators, industry specialists and researchers throughout the course offers expert knowledge and experience to enhance student learning. This course uses teaching, innovative learning and assessment approaches such as inquiry-based and workplace learning, drawing from real-world environments and experiences. These elements bring together skills and knowledge that build capacity in the students in an area of their choosing. Electives provide students with the opportunity to expand their learning in addition to their chosen stream selection, broadening their potential career trajectory beyond traditional paths into areas including policy development, research, leadership and women's health.

Nurses and Midwives The Graduate Certificate of Women’s and Children’s Health appeals to midwives and nurses who wish to progress their career within the nursing and midwifery fields. The course will support career progression and allows graduates to pursue career opportunities in: Nursing/Midwifery Unit Management Senior Policy Officer/Policy Development Further research (Masters and PhD) Further study (Masters of Women’s and Children’s Health or Graduate Diploma of Women’s and Children’s Health) Allied Health Professionals This course appeals to allied health professionals such general practitioners, social workers, psychologists, dietitians and nutritionists, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologists and other allied health professionals who wish to expand their current clinical knowledge and experience and focus their career on supporting the health needs of women and children. The course supports graduates to pursue roles in: Their current field of expertise but become specialists in women's and children’s health Policy development Leadership and managerial roles Further research (Masters and PhD) Further study (Masters of Women’s and Children’s Health)