Certificate of Public Health & Nutrition Promotion   (coming in 2012)

    Flexible Course in Public Health and Nutrition Promotion

Public/population health is emerging as a key area of health.  It is involved with both fixing and preventing health problems by focusing on groups rather than individual clinical cases.  Pation health is unique as it combines social, behavioural, environmental, nutritional and health sciences to promote health for the entire community.  Job growth in this area is predicted to soar over the next four years (Sydney Morning Herald, January 19-20 2008, p.42).

Course Delivery

Correspondence (distance education) delivery (you do not need to attend lectures or exams).   

All course materials including printed course texts, workbooks and electronic files supplied.   

Accredited Australian nutrition and health professionals to support your learning 

Course Duration

Self-paced (students have up to 6 months to complete the course). 

Prerequisites

None

Course Fee

$ 795  includes all course materials, texts and assessment marking fees. 

Course Assessment

Students will complete a variety of written assessments.  Individuals currently working in a relevant field will have the opportunity to develop and present a Professional Development Manual based on an actual public health or health promotion projects.

TThe Certificate of Public Health & Nutrition Promotion covers the principles of public health and nutrition promotion relevant to a range of  group, community and workplace settings including schools, childcare, sporting and recreational clubs, workplace and community health promotion roles.  It is a unique blend of public health and practical study of current health, activity and nutrition guidelines, projects.  This course  will allow learners to develop, tailor, communicate and promote relevant state, Australian  and global health, nutrition and physical activity reports and guidelines for client groups, education and the media.   

To register your interest in this upcoming course please click here