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Are you interested in a career in health where you can make a difference every day? The Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health is an excellent place to start.
This short course is a pathway to further study at Southern Cross University in the Allied Health professions and Nursing.
It aims to prepare students for Diploma and Bachelor level studies, combining developmental College units with introductory units from the relevant programs. You will complete either the Allied Health or the Nursing specialisation.
Successful completion of this course will guarantee entry and four units of credit towards the Diploma of Health (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Studies, Nursing, Sport and Exercise Science or Biomedical specialisation). Upon successful completion of the additional units in the Diploma, students will have guaranteed entry and up to one year of advanced standing towards a number of linked Bachelor degrees in Allied Health disciplines or Nursing.
Are you interested in a career in health where you can make a difference every day? The Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health is an excellent place to start.
This short course is a pathway to further study at Southern Cross University in the Allied Health professions and Nursing.
It aims to prepare students for Diploma and Bachelor level studies, combining developmental College units with introductory units from the relevant programs. You will complete either the Allied Health or the Nursing specialisation.
Successful completion of this course will guarantee entry and four units of credit towards the Diploma of Health (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Studies, Nursing, Sport and Exercise Science or Biomedical specialisation). Upon successful completion of the additional units in the Diploma, students will have guaranteed entry and up to one year of advanced standing towards a number of linked Bachelor degrees in Allied Health disciplines or Nursing.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Applicants for admission to candidature to the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores*) with:
You will choose either the Allied Health or Nursing specialisation.
Allied Health specialisation
Core units:
Elective Units (Choose one from the following):
Nursing Specialisation
Core units:
Elective Units (Choose two from the following):
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 |
International students
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
demonstrate an understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful university study in Allied Health |
apply independent learning and self-management strategies to university studies |
identify and use different forms of communication relevant to Allied Health |
Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses or problem resolutions.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
This course will give you foundation knowledge and an introduction to the disciplines of Allied Health or Nursing. It is a pathway to further study that can provide opportunities for careers as health professionals in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Sport and Exercise Science, Osteopathy, Biomedical Science and Nursing.
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To be eligible to receive the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | ||||
| HBIO1007 | Human Physiology I | ||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||
| Choose one unit from the following: | |||||
| PBHL1001 | The Australian Health Care System | ||||
| PSYC1003 | Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | ||||
Nursing Specialisation | |||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||
| HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | ||||
| Choose two of the following: | |||||
| NURS1002 | Essentials of Nursing and Care | ||||
| NURS1003 | The Discipline of Nursing | ||||
| NURS1004 | Narratives of Health and Illness | ||||
| NURS2003 | Nursing and Lifespan Health | ||||
Early Exit Pathway for Bachelor of Speech Pathology; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy; Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies); Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science; Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science; Bachelor of Biomedical Science; Bachelor of Podiatry; Bachelor of Pedorthics; Bachelor of Midwifery; and Bachelor of Nursing | |||||
| Option 1: To be eligible to exit from one of the listed Bachelor awards with the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health, complete four core units from one of the listed Bachelor awards including at least one of the following units: | |||||
| PSYC1001 | Introduction to Psychology I | ||||
| PSYC1002 | Introduction to Psychology II | ||||
| PSYC1003 | Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | ||||
| PSYC1006 | Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | ||||
| HBIO1001 | Human Anatomy | ||||
| HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | ||||
| NURS1003 | The Discipline of Nursing | ||||
| NURS2004 | Health Assessment | ||||
| Option 2: To be eligible to exit from one of the listed Bachelor awards with the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health, complete four core units from one of the listed Bachelor awards including the units specified below. | |||||
| Complete the following unit: | |||||
| OSTP1001 | Osteopathic Studies I | ||||
| and one of the following units: | |||||
| PHAR2001 | Introductory Pharmacology | ||||
| or | |||||
| STAT2001 | Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | ||||