Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities
Course code: SC-EHAC
This course is available to domestic students only
Duration
1 year part time
Mode (Location)
On campus
Intake
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Fees
AUD $5,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Course structure
Overview
This is a part time course consisting of two compulsory subjects taken over two semesters:
RURA90008 Utilising knowledge in Aboriginal health
RURA90009 Health projects in Aboriginal settings
To complete this course you will need to:
- take part in the compulsory intensive teaching blocks in the first week of semester at the Department of Rural Health, main campus (Shepparton) or an alternative location (100% attendance required)
- have access to reliable internet connection/s
- be able to accommodate a minimum time commitment of 15 hours per week for each subject
- have appropriate access to, and relationships within, an Aboriginal community to conduct a community-based project (2 nd subject)
Workload
The estimated hours required to complete each subject is a minimum of 15 hours per week, but this varies for each student and depends on your task management and planning, familiarity with the material, reading style and speed.