Certificate
Please note this course has been suspended for 2021 intake and is not accepting applications.
Developed in partnership with Starlight Children's Foundation the Specialist Certificate in Creativity and Health is a 100% online course that equips students to contribute to the overall health and well-being of children and young people across a range of diverse health settings.
The benefits of the arts on our health are well documented, particularly for children and young people receiving specialised healthcare. Creative performance and practise have been proven to improve the effectiveness of conventional medical treatment on physical and mental health.
Students will gain a broad understanding of the health services available to children and young people in Australia. Along with this big-picture outlook, you'll also gain specific knowledge of the theory and practice of performance and how it can be used to increase the well-being of children and young people in health settings.
Drawing on theory and facts, you'll be able to demonstrate how performance can be used to improve health outcomes for children, young people and their families who interact with the healthcare system. You'll also gain insight into how interdisciplinary health teams work and be able to critically evaluate creative programs and their efficacy in health settings.
By expanding your understanding of best-practice, you'll be able to successfully apply developmental theories that relate to children and young people within a health care context. You'll also gain an awareness of ethics and risk management when working in health care.
This course presents students with case studies across a range of interdisciplinary settings to demonstrate how programs focused on creativity and performance can be developed, implemented and evaluated. Upon completion, you'll be well-versed in developing your own project plan, and ready to take your new creative knowledge into the field.
The Specialist Certificate in Creativity and Health will enhance your expertise and knowledge base for using creativity in a health setting, adding value to your career and increasing your career opportunities.
If you currently work in health, you will be equipped to confidently use creative approaches in your clinical practice. If you're a creative person, you will have a greater understanding of the foundations of your practise and how it can be used to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people using health services.
With contemporary health service providers increasingly turning their focus to creative programs, including the use of arts in the delivery of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, there are greater career opportunities for health professionals and creatives alike, including new roles emerging across the sector.
Whether you work in health or you're a creative person interested in using your skillset in this setting, being equipped with the knowledge and skills to use creativity ethically and effectively with children and young people using health services opens you up to these opportunities. Graduates of this course will have exciting career opportunities allowing you to improve the lives of children and young people.
Please note this course has been suspended for 2021 intake and is not accepting applications.
It takes about 20 minutes to complete the form using the online application system. You can save your work in progress and complete the application at a later date.
Admissions for this course are not capped per intake, so you do not need to apply for multiple intakes. If you are unsure which intake you wish to apply for, please note that you can change your application later by contacting the student support team.