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Graduate Certificate in Women's Health
This 24-credit point course is offered via off-campus learning
mode by the Department of General Practice. The objectives of the degree
are:
- to understand and manage the normal female and male reproductive
physiology, and the normal physiology changes that occur at menopause
- to manage the effects that hormonal changes have on the physical, social
and psychological well-being of women throughout their reproductive and
climacteric years
- to demonstrate the importance of identifying risk factors for ill health
that can be modified by changes in health-related behaviour
- to examine the importance of preventive health care in relationship to
cancers, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and musculoskeletal
disorders
- to have the knowledge to advise women on the appropriate use of
contraceptive methods and hormone replacement therapy
- to manage the emotional and mental health of women, explore their roles
as carers and the health effects of sex stereotyping on women
- to manage and advise on the special needs of aboriginal, migrant, lesbian
and disabled women in our society
- to demonstrate an ability to diagnose and manage, in the primary health
setting, disorders of reproductive and climacteric health, and the health
issues of ageing women.
The course will be conducted
part-time over a period of approximately 12 months. It is made available to
registered general practitioners engaged in part or full-time medical practice.
Recognition of prior learning is also available.
The course consists of three compulsory core units:
- CWH1002 Women's health in society
- CWH1001 Family planning: sexual and reproductive health
- DFM3001 Menopause
Assessment is by coursework participation, assignments with
occasional special projects and clinical audits.
Inquiries should be directed to Ms Julieanne Tilbury, Department
of General Practice, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh, Victoria 3165, telephone
(03) 9579 3188 or email julieanne.tilbury@med.monash.edu.au. Website
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/ gradcertwomen.
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