Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane)Approved Abbreviation: GDCh&FHlth(Karitane)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 4714.2
AQF Level: 8
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 2018 or later.
For Commencement Year 2015 to Autumn 2018, please refer to: 4714.1 Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane)
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 nursing practice, concepts and analysis and lead nursing practice to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families. Students who successfully complete this course may transfer into the Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane).
Study Mode
Two years part-time.
Admission
Candidature for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Child & 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 (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), in any discipline
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
On Campus Students
To be eligible to enrol in a unit and attend a health-related placement in your course, students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements AND Special Legislative Requirements to be assessed in their first year of study against the following
1. National Criminal History Check: Students must have a current (expiring 3 years from date of issue) 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 Clinical Placement Authority Card (CPAC) or
conditional letter from the NSW HealthShare Employment Screening and Review Unit
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/Documents/appendix-10-student-application.pdf
International students must additionally have a translated International Police Check or statutory declaration.
2. A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance letter issued under the category of volunteer valid for their
entire course.
3. A current approved first aid certificate valid for their entire course or proof of annual accreditation in resuscitation from their employer. Approved provider courses can be found at
http://training.gov.au
4. A completed vaccination/immunisation card with all serology results containing expiry dates and currency must be
maintained by the student to ensure compliance for their entire course.
5. NSW Undertaking/Declaration form
6. Completed any additional health forms required (such as NSW Health Code of Conduct, Health Student
Undertaking/Declaration and Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment Tool)
7. Relevant Local Health District specific documentation as requested.
Contact your School for further details. Resources are also available on the Placement Hub website
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/learning_futures/home/placements_hub/placements_hub/student_compliance
Online Students
To be eligible to enrol in a unit and attend a health-related placement in your course, students must meet Western
Sydney University course requirements AND Special Legislative Requirements in your state, to be assessed in their
first year of study, against the following
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. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance letter or state equivalent, valid for their entire course.
3. A current approved first aid certificate valid for their entire course, approved provider courses can be found at
http://training.gov.au
4. A completed vaccination/immunisation card with all serology results attached - currency must be maintained by the
student to ensure compliance for their entire course.
5. Undertaking/Declaration form (or state equivalent documents)
6. 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. Resources are also available on the Placement Hub web page
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/placements_hub
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 80 credit points comprised of the units listed below:
Students enrolled in the course who have not completed Family Partnership Training through their employer will be required to complete the five day Family Partnership Training workshop on campus as part of their studies for the unit 400832.
| 400971 | Child and Family Health: Professional Practice and Frameworks |
| 400972 | Child and Family Health Practice: Supporting Growth and Development |
| 400830 | Clinical Practice: Infant and Child Nutrition and Feeding |
| 401168 | Evidence Based Health Care |
| 400831 | Healthy Families and Communities |
And one elective