Course

Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane)

Approved Abbreviation: MCh&FamHlth(Karitane

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4713.3

AQF Level: 9

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is Spring 2020 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

For Commencement Year 2018 to Autumn 2020, please refer to: 4713.2 Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane)

For Commencement Year 2015 to 2018, please refer to: 4713.1 Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane)

The Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) aims to provide Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives with theoretical knowledge and associated skills that prepare them to work autonomously and across a variety of clinical settings with children and families. Graduates will be able to apply advanced practice, concepts and analysis and lead practice to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families. This will involve among other things, design, implementation and evaluation of advanced clinical care systems, analysis and synthesis of concepts leading to a basis for advanced practice and the facilitation of change. Opportunities will be provided for students to undertake in-depth study into aspects of child and family health relevant to their specific areas of practice.

Study Mode
Three years part-time

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent requirements

Admission

Candidature for admission to the Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) is based on the following requirements

Registered Nurse or Midwife (currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Nursing and Midwifery). Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this course

And

Completion of an undergraduate degree in health-related sciences (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), such as health science, human science, midwifery, naturopathy, nursing, nutrition, psychology

And

One year full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse or registered midwife within the last five years.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with a statement of service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Additional Information

Applicants residing in WA are unable to undertake this course as the University cannot provide clinical placements due to WA Department of Health Requirements

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Special Requirements

For Online Students

To enrol in the Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane), students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements. To attend a health-related placement in this course, Special Legislative Requirements will be assessed from the first year of study.

1. National Criminal History Check: Students must have a current check valid for their entire course. A valid National Criminal history check must be an Australia wide check, include the student's full name matching their Student ID card and date of birth and not have any offences listed. If a student has a criminal history identified on their check, they must provide a clearance or authority document or conditional letter from their relevant authorised state organisation.

International students must additionally have a translated International Police Check or statutory declaration.

2. Additional forms as required per state related to, but not limited to, Tuberculosis Assessment tool, Hepatitis B statutory declaration form, Signed Code of Conduct, Student Deed Poll and all other state equivalent documents as required.

Contact your school for further details.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

Work placement cannot be provided in Western Australia.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points including the units listed below.

400971Child and Family Health: Professional Practice and Frameworks
400972Child and Family Health Practice: Supporting Growth and Development
400830Clinical Practice: Infant and Child Nutrition and Feeding
401375Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health
400831Healthy Families and Communities
401082Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care
401168Evidence Based Health Care

And choose 50 credit points of units from

401085Scholarship for Practice Change in Health Care
401086Writing for Publication
401167Applied Research in Health Care
400975Ethics in Health Research
400835Infant Mental Health
401440Capstone Experience in Health Care
401084Research Project in Health Care

Note: 401083 and 401084 are 20 credit point units

Students undertaking 401084 Research Project in Health Care must first complete 401167 Applied Research in Health Care and 400975 Ethics in Health Research

Replaced Units

The units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in Autumn 2021 or earlier.

401083 Capstone Experience in Health Care



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