Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health (GC-SEXHLTH) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (Sexual Health) graduates will:

• have developed an understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of sexually transmissible infections
• have gained an understanding of the sexual and reproductive health issues relevant to Australia
• have developed an understanding of the public health control of sexually transmissible infections
• have gained the ability to evaluate and synthesise the relevant literature
• be able to apply the conceptual and practical dimensions of the course in their own professional practice

Generic skills

Please refer to the Course Objectives.

Graduate attributes

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

Academically excellent:

• have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
• have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
• reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
• be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
• be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies

Knowledgeable across disciplines:

• examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
• expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
• have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
• have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment

Leaders in communities:

• initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
• have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
• mentor future generations of learners
• engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs

Attuned to cultural diversity:

• value different cultures
• be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
• have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
• respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values

Active global citizens:

• accept social and civic responsibilities
• be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
• have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics