Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care

This course is a fast-tracked Undergraduate certificate courses online, subsidised by Commonwealth Government.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care aims to prepare students to not only work with older people in aged care contexts, but to consider and develop new opportunities to support ageing societies. Core topics provide a foundation in understanding the diversity of ageing populations, with a focus on the aged care context.

On completion of this program students will be able to apply the principles of evidence-based practice to service development and delivery and communicate and collaborate effectively in different settings, especially those designed to support and meet the needs of older people. Student will engage in reflective practice to support ongoing self-development and contribute to learning environments in the workplace and be able to demonstrate skills essential for supporting the development of authentic partnerships with older people to achieve good outcomes for individuals in a diverse ageing population. Students will be prepared prepare for a career in the field of ageing.

The course can be completed in six months of full-time study and students can continue their studies in the Bachelor of Health Science (Ageing) (SATAC code 244351). Further informationwww.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-health-sciences

Further information:

Call 1300 354 633 (option 1), email askflinders@flinders.edu.au or visitwww.flinders.edu.au/study/higher-education-certificates