Overview
The Diploma in Health - Extended is a multidisciplinary qualification that will prepare incoming international students for entry into a variety of Flinders University Bachelor degrees and subsequent careers in diverse modern health environments. The Flinders University Academy provides a unique approach to learning and teaching in which key communication, … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Program of study overview
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Program of study
36 Units
Year 136 Units
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
English Language requirements
Aims
The course aims to:
- Develop the capacity to critically approach existing and new challenges in the contemporary healthcare environment
- Apply knowledge and develop competencies through fundamental understanding of anatomy and physiology, health systems, and social and psychological determinants of health and well-being.
- Engage students in teamwork and develop interpersonal skills to become effective members of healthcare teams
- Develop understanding in clinical practice and academic scholarship, with abilities to adapt knowledge and skills to diverse healthcare environments
- Prepare students for further study in their chosen health-related articulating degree
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Apply foundational theories and solve problems from within health
2.
Apply foundational research, study and critical thinking skills to real-life healthcare scenarios
3.
Logically articulate information using written spoken and other media with health
4.
Understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and contributions within an Australian context