Fees apply
The course is designed to further knowledge and understanding of the Australian health care system and is tailored to meet current and prospective professional development needs within health management.
Enrolment through
Bathurst campus
Study mode
Distance education
Normal course duration
Part-time 1 year (2 sessions)
Admission requirements
The course is primarily targeted at those employed in the health sector and applicants should have at least 2 years experience in the health sector. Applicants must hold a Diploma, or equivalent, in a related health science.
Credit for previous study
Credit is not available for this course.
Professional recognition
This course is recognised as a tertiary post-graduate health services management qualification.
Course requirements
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete four subjects (or 32 subject points).
The subject areas cover the academic components of health services management. There are no practical placement requirements or components covered in the course and no residential schools. It is expected, though, that the student will have access to a health facility.
Course structure
Session 1 (Autumn)
NHA401 Australian Health Care Systems
NHA404 Management in Health Services
Session 2 (Spring)
NHA402 Personnel Management (Health Services)
NHA409 Epidemiology and Public Health
Inquiries
Course Coordinator
Associate Professor John Rasa
School of Nursing and Health Administration
Telephone (063) 38 4643
Facsimile (063) 38 4408
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Last revised: 3 January 1996
