Overview

THIS COURSE IS NOT OFFERED IN 2023.Prospective students please refer to the GDPCBH Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Behavioural Health) Handbook page.This course provides graduates with the skills in person-centred behavioural health counselling to improve health outcomes for individuals and populations. Includes the option to register as a nationally accredited behavioural … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
36 Units

Year 136 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

The course aims to:

  • Accredit graduates as a behavioural health coach with the Australian Counselling Association alongside their post-graduate qualification
  • Develop knowledge in evidence-based assessment and interventions for whole of person health with a focus on priority populations
  • Equip work ready graduates in the delivery of quality care using evidence based psychotherapeutic skills through linkages with industry aligned services and potential employers
  • Critically contextualise the relationship between behaviour and physical and mental health within a contemporary socio-ecological perspective

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions that are person-centered and support self-management
2.
Evaluate the relationships between behaviours and health and the factors influencing health behaviors through application of theory to practice (knowledge translation)
3.
Apply a socio-ecological perspective to support health behaviours by integrating self-management, partnership and self- efficacy in culturally safe and inclusive practice
4.
Demonstrate collaborative and reflective clinical practice, using evidence based psychotherapeutic skills effectively, legally and ethically to ensure quality care and client safety

Student progression rules

Except with the permission of the Dean (Education), the course must be completed in no more than six consecutive semesters.