Overview 2020
Location
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
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Lead yourself into health care and contribute to improving the health of individuals and communities.
Become job ready for a career in health. This mostly online course is suitable for anyone who is just starting out in the workforce, needs a career change or a skills update.
Choose your own study plan based on personal preference or career interests including:
- Coaching and Counselling
- Drugs and Medicines
- Community and Mental Health
- Health
- Nutrition
- Sports and Exercise
- Epidemiology and Health Research
- Health and community services management
With this course you will gain practical experience that is sought after by employers by developing high level communication, problem solving, management and strategic planning skills as well as learning to improve personal health, and developing your knowledge in community health promotion.
Course objectives
The Associate Degree of Health and Community Care will prepare students to contribute to improving the health of individuals and communities in different social settings.
This associate degree provides the study option towards a Bachelor of Health and Community Care. The bachelor degree provides further study opportunities other health care courses within the University.
The Associate Degree in Health and Community Care includes units in self-care, professionalism, management, communication and counseling; in year two the course includes units in public health policy and quality and safety.
Practical experience
SAFETY IN PRACTICE COMPLIANCE
All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a professional experience placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation.
The College, in accordance with Safety in Practice Compliance and Risk Assessment Procedure, assesses student compliance with Safety in Practice Requirements, which include:
- national criminal history;
- working with children registration;
- medical, physical and psychological capacity to safely undertake the College of Health and Medcine Mandatory Functional Requirements; and
- infectious disease and immunisation status.
National criminal history and medical, physical and psychological disclosures can inhibit student eligibility to participate in courses. Students must submit the Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation to enable risk assessment to be completed before:
- semester one census date annually; or
- in case of late enrolment, prior to beginning study.
The exceptions are the Working with Children Registration and Immunisation Record Card check, which must be completed 4 weeks prior to first PEP.
Career outcomes
Career Opportunities in Health and Community Care
The health and community care industry is diverse and growing, meaning health providers are seeking a workforce who can continue to deliver a high quality of care, are efficient and effective.
This degree can provide you with the skills and knowledge to pursue occupational roles as assessors, coordinators, counsellors or managers within the following areas:
- disability
- child protection
- drug and alcohol
- family services
- pastoral care
- senior youth
- social welfare
- youth and family support
- juvenile justice
- early intervention
With the aging population, chronic disease and the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), there is a rise in demand for health and allied health professionals, and support and personal care worker roles in services related to disability, aged care, mental health, alcohol and drug addiction.
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Scholarships
Scholarships and Bursaries
Each year the University of Tasmania administers an estimated $7 million in scholarships to students from all walks of life, including those who have achieved high academic results; those from low socio-economic backgrounds; students with sporting ability; students undertaking overseas study; and students with a disability.
Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior.
For more information on scholarships and to view the full range of scholarships available to you, head to the Scholarships website.
International Scholarships and Bursaries
There are a huge range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information on these, visit the International Scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 13 8827 (13 UTAS)
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
- Online
- Online enquiries