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Further study opportunities
There are a number of accredited educational institutions that offer further study opportunities to train pharmacists and other allied healthcare professionals on skills to develop their careers.
These studies may lead to career opportunities in advanced practice, business, research, health studies and health policy development.
Note: This courses listed below are mainly for NSW and are
not all inclusive. Individuals interested should contact specific providers for further details on their programs, as the information below offers only a general overview of courses and admission requirements may be subject to change.
Advanced practice
SlEEP APNoEA AND CoNTINuouS PoSITIvE AIRWAy PRESSuRE (CPAP) TRAINING
This program provides the knowledge
and skills needed to help individuals who have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea. It covers the signs, symptoms and associated risk factors of sleep apnoea as well the treatments available including the use of CPAP.
Course duration: 3 hours
Providers: Premium Health
General admission requirements:
• No pre-requisites, however, they only offer group training for up to 15 participants
GRADuATE CERTIFICATE IN DIABETES EDuCATIoN AND MANAGEMENT
The course approaches diabetes education and management from scientific, aetiology and pathophysiological perspectives it also explores theories of health behaviour and the implications these have for practise. Systems to prevent and manage diabetes is examined with an emphasis on the self- management model of care
Course duration: 1 year part-time
Providers: UTS
General admission requirements:
• Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
• Previous qualifications must be in a health-related field such as nursing, allied health or medicine.
• Applicants must have at least one year’s full-time professional employment in their health-related discipline, part of which has been in a diabetes-related clinical area
GRADuATE CERTIFICATE IN EDuCATIoNAl STuDIES
Postgraduate qualification focused on combining both theory and practice to help students apply their knowledge in modern educational environments. Students will develop an advanced understanding of the broader issues which affect the learning environment.
Course duration: 6 months (full-time), 1 year (part-time)
Providers: USYD, UoN
General admission requirements:
• Applicants need to have completed a degree from a recognised tertiary institution or have equivalent qualifications
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