Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies
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The Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies is ideally suited to health care professionals working with people who have dementia, including nurses, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and others. The course is relevant to acute care, long term residential aged care, and community care environments. Students can go on to do the Graduate Diploma and nurses can choose to go on to the Master of Clinical Nursing and Nurse Practitioner courses.
Find out more about the units you will do.
Download our Dementia Studies flier (PDF, 102kb).
What Qualifications Are Required For Admission?
- Some previous experience or education in the area of working with people with dementia.
- A relevant Bachelor degree.
- Registered Nurses who do not have a degree, having qualified through the hospital-based system, will be eligible for enrolment at the discretion of the course coordinator, after assessment of relevant prior education and/or experience.
Fees
Use the ECU Fees Wizard to calculate what your fees will be. You will need to enter each unit number separately.
Further information about Commonwealth Government Supported Places.
What Career Pathways are available?
Our ageing population means that the prevalence of dementia is increasing. Health care professionals who are involved in the care of people with dementia need specialised knowledge to provide this care. The Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies can prepare you for leadership positions relevant to the provision of care and support for people with dementia.
Mode of Study/Location
Online (all units can be run on campus if there is suitable demand).
Require Further Information?
Check our Frequently Asked Questions or call the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Postgraduate Medicine on (61 8) 6304 2399, or email snmpm@ecu.edu.au.
Coordinator:
Caroline Vafeas
Telephone: (61 8) 6304 3482
Email: c.vafeas@ecu.edu.au
