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Diploma of Health Counselling Course

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The MEDICAL REGISTER of AUSTRALIA is conducting a diploma course to assist individuals develop their natural abilities in Health Counselling. The Diploma of Health Counselling course offered by The MEDICAL REGISTER of AUSTRALIA is valuable tool helping to train the health counsellors of tomorrow.

The Diploma of Health Counselling course will equip you with the skills you need to be an effective counsellor, and the tools to achieve positive outcomes for your clients.

After completing your Diploma of Health Counselling course, you will have a clearer and deeper understanding of human thought processes and the dynamics of the counsellor and client relationship.

This course is unique and focuses on health aspect of counselling. Many counsellors work in hospital units and medical practices in area such as Dementia, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, etc.

The Diploma of Health Counselling course is excellent training for individuals considering a career in health industry or for those who require counselling skills in their current positions.

Once we receive your enrolment, a map of the venue, car parking (if available), and public transport details will be sent by return mail together with your receipt.


VENUE	DATE FROM TO	TIME FROM TO		FEE
SYDNEY:
Module 1 ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED (RPA) - Camperdown	24 Nov 2008 - 16 Mar 2009	6.30pm - 8.30pm Each Monday	20 Nov 2008	$299*
Module 1 WESTMEAD HOSPITAL	23 Mar - 22 Jun 2009	6.30pm - 8.30pm Each Monday	20 Mar 2009	$299*
Module 2 ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED (RPA) - Camperdown	24 Mar - 30 Jun 2009	6.30pm - 8.30pm Each Tuesday		$549*
Module 2 WESTMEAD HOSPITAL	29 Jun - 28 Sept 2009	6.30pm - 8.30pm Each Monday		$549*
MELBOURNE:
Module 1 MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE - Clayton	24 Mar - 9 Jun 2009	6.30pm - 8.30pm Each Tuesday	20 Mar 2009	$299*
Module 1 ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL - Parkville	24 Nov - 30 Mar 2009	6.30pm - 8.30pm Each Monday	20 Nov 2008	$299*
Module 2 MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE - Clayton	16 Jun - 15 Sept 2009	6.30pm - 8.30pm Each Tuesday		$549*
*Includes all attendance and lecture materials. The diploma is granted on completion of the course and is based on at least 80% attendance.

COURSE OVERVIEW :

The Diploma of Health Counselling introduces basic counselling and communication skills and provides a foundation for further study. Course fees are correspondingly low.

COURSE STRUCTURE :

Module 1
Medical Terminology Course
One, two-hour evening lecture for 11 weeks

Module fee $299
(The Medical terminology module is a pre-requisite for entry to the Diploma of Health Counselling course.)

Module 2
Diploma of Health Counselling Course
One, two-hour evening lecture for 14 weeks

Module fee $549

COURSE OUTLINE :

The Diploma of Health Counselling course covers the following areas and concentrates on health issues:

Medical Conditions that may Effect Mood and Behaviour
Clients and their Families
Relationship and Family Violence
Sexual Intimacy and Impotence
Grief and Bereavement - Including Suicide
Survivor Guilt
Anger Management
Child and Adolescent Health Issues
Family Breakdown
Acute Stress Disorder
Conflict Resolution
Substance Addictions
Eating Disorder
Client Career Choices
Outliving a Financial Plan

Lecture Notes are supplied.

About My Tutors : Lecturers are delivered by registered, experienced tutors, who are also practitioners.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :

Counsellors at Work
This course is specifically developed for those already working or wishing to work within the health industry who require an overview of Health Counselling, Social workers, nurses, and clinicians would also find the course of extreme benefit. Counsellors work wherever there are people. About half of all the counsellors in Australia work in health care and social welfare settings. Some counsellors work in private practice.
Course Applications
Diploma of Health Counselling Course welcomes students of any age or vocational background.

Applicants must have completed our Medical Terminology course (Module1) OR have a working knowledge of Medical Terms.
What if I’m a mature student?
We welcome students of all ages and from all walks of life.
On Completion
Medical Terminology
On completion of the Medical Terminology Module you will receive a certificate in Medical Terminology.

Health Counselling
Your diploma is granted upon successfully passing the final assessment. The Diploma allows you to use the abbreviation Dip Helth Couns (Medical Register of Australia)