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The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
Study a Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health and gain advanced specialist knowledge and skills, specific to the health needs of people in touch with the criminal justice system. The Graduate Certificate offers a broad range of education in contemporary social justice and health issues which you can take into your clinical practice area to deliver evidence based healthcare.
On graduating, you will have the skills to contribute to improving care and health outcomes for people in your chosen clinical setting. You will be equipped to provide specialised care in unique settings achieving favourable outcomes for custodial patients and have the skills to be responsive to contemporary issues in health care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Discover more about the Master of Custodial Health from student, Lara Marshall, and program convenor, Jo Burton. Hear where the degree can take you from Lara's role in Cessnock Correctional Centre, Health precinct.
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The Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health will provide you with an advanced knowledge base to build your career in Custodial Health. Key areas of study include:
A Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health will open your career pathway up to include roles such as:
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Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now..
Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Applicants must be a registered health professional and have one of the following qualifications, or equivalent:
Registered health professions may include Registered or Enrolled Nurses, Midwives, Social Workers, Counselors.
Organisational Experience includes work in Custodial Health environments or secure settings.
Work experience can be identified through: certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.
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