University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
100% online, study a contemporary curriculum informed by leading industry experts.
Course overview
- Gain experiential learning via clinical placements
- Deliver specialised care in child and family health, driving change where it matters most
- Study a contemporary curriculum informed by leading industry experts
- Accelerated and supported study at a university that’s passionate about your success
The UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health is for midwives and nurses looking to:
- Support new caregivers as they transition to parenthood and provide compassionate, evidence-based care in the early childhood setting
- Build upon their existing knowledge to provide high-quality care, service and support to families
- Take their learning to the next level and gain hands-on experience in community-based family health centres with UTS’s leading industry partners
- Transfer their experience into a meaningful career in child and family health
- Complete a postgraduate certification and develop the skills to support and instil confidence in new parents caring for a newborn and/or young children
- Broaden their career opportunities with a rewarding and in-demand career in child and family health
Key facts
March, 2024
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August, 2024
October, 2024
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health comprises four online subjects (24 credit points [CP] in total).
- Foundations of Child and Family Health (6 CP)
- Family and Community Health in Practice (6 CP)
- Growth and Development in the Younger Child (first 1,000 days) (6 CP)
- Growth and Development in the Older Child (the preschool years) (6 CP)
Entry requirements
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in midwifery or nursing
AND
- Hold a current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration as a midwife or nurse
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Practice where it matters most: Develop a philosophy and practice that puts child and family health in focus. Gain an understanding of family strengths and vulnerabilities to enhance your ability to support children and families to survive and thrive.
- Evidence-informed and reflective practice: Create lasting change in child and family health through evidence-based philosophy and practice. Learn to critically reflect on your practice to deliver high-quality, inclusive care, guided by evidence.
- Individualised care: Develop an ethical and collaborative family-centred approach to healthcare. Gain the knowledge and skills to focus on the unique and individual needs of children and families. Apply your understanding of social and cultural diversity, informed by an ethical and collaborative perspective.
Career outcomes
Health and social assistance is Australia's largest and fastest-growing sector, with employment projected to grow by 15.8% over the five years to November 2026 (Labour Market Insights, 2022).
Studying UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health may lead to roles such as:
- Child and Family Health Practitioner
- Team Leader in Community Setting
- Midwifery or Nursing Educator
- Midwifery or Nursing Researcher
Fees & FEE-HELP
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