Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare

Murdoch University is known for its diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to cater to the needs of a rapidly changing world. The university fosters a dynamic learning environment that encourages critical thinking, research, and practical skill development. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong research culture, Murdoch University continues to be a prominent institution in the Australian higher education landscape.

Are you a health professional seeking career development in the growing speciality of older-person-centred healthcare? Do you want to be seen as a leader in the field of ageing, with skills and knowledge applicable across a range of health care settings? By studying gerontology at Murdoch, you’ll learn both the technical and analytic skills needed to implement multidisciplinary practice and policy to meet the demand for gerontological healthcare. Build upon your health-related bachelor's degree, as you study safety in health care, contemporary issues in ageing, and evidence-based approaches to caring for older people with neurocognitive conditions, chronic progressive disease and end of life issues. You’ll graduate knowing how to identify and respond to deterioration and decline in older people, the components of a comprehensive assessment and multidisciplinary care planning.