To enrol at Flinders as a postgraduate student you must meet the following academic requirements for admission as follows:
The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree.
Some degrees may require work experience to meet the entry requirements. A reference or statement from the employer will be required.
Special requirements apply to the four-year Doctor of Medicine.
International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
Achieved the required level for the course you are applying for. The scores to meet the various levels are shown below; or
Successful completion of an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider.
Other evidence of English language proficiency may be accepted.
Evidence of English language proficiency must be no more than two years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course.
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Loss, Grief and Trauma Counselling is a specialised course for social workers, nurses, teachers, counsellors and other professionals who wish to gain the specific skills and knowledge required to assist people suffering loss, grief or trauma. It offers a great deal of choice, and every attempt is made to meet each candidate’s interests and learning needs.
What you will study
The program provides you with an understanding of theories related to loss, grief and trauma experiences and the ability to counsel people in a culturally effective manner.
Topics cover areas such as bereavement and loss, interventions in situations of trauma, and professional practice project.
You may also be able to select one elective in interventions with children and young people or loss, grief and trauma counselling - human-animal interactions.
Course aims
This course aims to:
increase awareness among helping professionals about the prevalence and nature of loss and trauma experiences of those with whom they work
advance the knowledge and skills of students from relevant professional backgrounds about practice with those experiencing loss, grief and trauma
inform students about the connections and differences between loss theory and trauma theory
review trends in loss and trauma research and knowledge development
highlight the diversity of loss and trauma experiences associated with various lifespan stages, different cultural perspectives, and specific life events
introduce students to a range of practice methods and approaches, including arts-based interventions and culturally-sensitive responses
allow students to pursue areas of study about loss and trauma that are of particular interest to their practice or professional development.
Learning outcomes
At the conclusion of this course students will be able to:
identify and describe a range of practice models and approaches used in work with persons experiencing loss and/or trauma
utlilise community resources available to assist with loss and/or trauma issues
articulate and implement strategies for assisting individuals or groups who have experienced loss and/or trauma
recognise the connections between the body of knowledge about loss/trauma and relevant issues encountered in the students’ practice environments
respond in a more culturally-sensitive manner to a range of loss and trauma experiences
demonstrate how their practice has improved in the areas of loss/trauma knowledge and skills.
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Core - Year 1 topics
13.5 units comprising:
Bereavement and Loss (4.5 units)
Interventions in Situations of Trauma (4.5 units)
Professional Practice Project (loss and grief) (4.5 units)
Option - Year 1 topics
plus 4.5 units selected from:
Interventions with Children and Young People (4.5 units)
Loss, Grief and Trauma Counselling - human-animal interactions (4.5 units)
This course will strengthen the knowledge base and practice skills of those already working in, or seeking to work in, settings providing services to people who have experienced significant loss or trauma. It does not qualify graduates for accreditation by any of the Australian counselling accreditation bodies.
Potential occupations include:
community services project officer
case manager
school counsellor
mental health nurse
social research officer
youth pathways officer.
Potential employers include:
governmental departments
hospitals
health and community centres
correctional services, schools
welfare agencies.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
