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Curtin University

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Clinical Leadership

  • Non-Award

Develop an advanced understanding of leadership roles and responsibilities within professional healthcare contexts.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Fees
$12,669 per year / $12,669 total

About this course

Outline Outline

The Clinical Leadership specialisation is available to study as a graduate certificate and as part of the Master of Advanced Practice.

Key components include:

  • leadership theories applied to healthcare and research in clinical practice, which will prepare you for leadership roles within professional healthcare
  • relevant practice codes, standards, policy and legislation; and critical-thinking skills that generate effective solutions to healthcare team issues
  • access and synthesis of information relevant to clinical leadership and the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients
  • collaborative research that may lead to improvements in clinical practice.

An important part of this specialisation is a clinical placement that also emphasises interprofessional learning and collaboration skills.

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership is offered in semesters 1 and 2 at both Curtin Perth and Curtin Singapore.

This specialisation is available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa.

See our handbook for more information.

What you'll learn
  • apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts in accordance with relevant practice codes, standards and legislation
  • apply critical thinking and reflective practice to clinical practice to generate innovative solutions
  • access, evaluate and synthesise information relevant to clinical leadership and the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients
  • communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients, carers, families, communities and the interdisciplinary health care team
  • utilise technology safely and appropriately for the diagnosis and management of clients
  • participate in research and critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence based knowledge into clinical practice
  • relate policy, practices and standards to international trends
  • demonstrate cultural competence in the care of all clients, families and communities
  • demonstrate professional, legal and ethical accountability within the scope of practice for safe health care delivery

Study locations

Perth

Singapore

Online

What you will learn

  • apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts in accordance with relevant practice codes, standards and legislation
  • apply critical thinking and reflective practice to clinical practice to generate innovative solutions
  • access, evaluate and synthesise information relevant to clinical leadership and the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients
  • communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients, carers, families, communities and the interdisciplinary health care team
  • utilise technology safely and appropriately for the diagnosis and management of clients
  • participate in research and critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence based knowledge into clinical practice
  • relate policy, practices and standards to international trends
  • demonstrate cultural competence in the care of all clients, families and communities
  • demonstrate professional, legal and ethical accountability within the scope of practice for safe health care delivery

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.9%
Skill scale
61.3%
Teaching scale
68.1%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary