Australian Catholic University (ACU)
0.5 year full-time or equivalent part-time
This online graduate certificate empowers healthcare professionals to become effective educators by providing foundational knowledge in learning theories, teaching models, curriculum design, and assessment strategies. Ideal for nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare educators seeking to enhance their educational leadership and delivery capabilities.
Applicants must have completed a bachelor degree in a health or allied health discipline, or equivalent postgraduate studies in health or allied health. Additionally, applicants must have completed at least one year of health or allied health professional clinical or work experience prior to admission. English language proficiency is required with a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 minimum in all bands) or equivalent acceptable test score.
The course comprises four core units totalling 40 credit points: Quality and Safety in Health Care (10 cp) covering fundamentals of quality and safety in healthcare settings; Theoretical Foundations of Health Professional Education (10 cp) exploring contemporary and foundational health professional education theories and models; Facilitating Learning in Health Professional Settings (10 cp) addressing diverse learning styles for individuals and small group settings; and Curriculum Design, Assessment and Evaluation in Health Professional Education (10 cp) focusing on constructive alignment principles, assessment strategies, and program evaluation.
Australian Catholic University is a leading provider of health professional education with a strong commitment to evidence-based teaching methods and interdisciplinary collaboration. ACU's program emphasises practical, real-world application designed specifically for busy healthcare professionals, with flexible online delivery and experienced faculty including Dr Flora He, a lecturer and course adviser with extensive teaching experience in health professional education and research expertise in student well-being.
Graduates can pursue careers in government or private healthcare education facilities, higher education institutions, healthcare simulation education, and health education promotion roles. The qualification serves as a stepping stone toward further postgraduate study, including the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education and Master of Health Professional Education, enabling career advancement into educational leadership and curriculum development positions across healthcare settings.