James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

HEALTH SCIENCE

Postgraduate studies in Health Science are available at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters levels. Full details on the courses are outlined in the Award Requirements.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH SCIENCE (RURAL NURSING PRACTICE)

A candidate must be registered as a nurse and complete the 12 units as listed below:

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF HEALTH SCIENCE (RURAL NURSING PRACTICE)

In addition to the 12 units listed above, a candidate must complete the 12 units as listed below:

These subjects are offered and coordinated by the Rural Health Training Unit, Cunningham Centre, Toowoomba.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

Candidates should select 12 units from the following subjects:

Occupational Therapy subjects (available by flexible delivery mode.
OT5001:03 Health Professional Independent Study
OT5002:06 Independent Project
OT5003:06 Minor Thesis
OT5004:06 Rural or Remote Allied Health Practice
OT5005:03 Advanced Clinical Practice
OT5006:03 Soft Tissue Injury Management for Health Professionals
OT5014:03 Positive Control for Function
OT5101:03 Computers and Information Sources
OT5102:06 Research and Reporting in the Disability Field
OT5103:03 Overview of Technology for People with Disabilities
OT5105:06 Computing, Switches and Interfaces for People with Disabilities
OT5106:03 Augmentative and Electronic Communication Systems

Psychology subjects (available with the permission of the coordinator of the Master of Psychology in Clinical and Health Psychology)

PY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in Professional Practice
PY5002:03 Evaluation and Research
PY5003:03 Adult Psychopathology
PY5005:03 Childhood Health and Behaviour Disorders
PY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical Practice
PY5010:03 Applied Psychology and Cross-Cultural Health
PY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1
PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2
Part B of the subject schedule for Master of Social Policy with permission of the Course coordinator.
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE (RURAL NURSING PRACTICE)

In addition to the 24 units listed above, a candidate must complete 12 units selected from the postgraduate subjects offered by the approved Schools in consultation with the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences.