Graduate Certificate in Health Communication

The University of Sydney

Develop the core communication skills required to become an effective communicator across health and medicine, public affairs, public relations, community relations and journalism.This degree is designed for aspiring and experienced communicators, health advocates, public relations specialists, media experts, and healthcare professionals.The Graduate Certificate in Health Communication requires the satisfactory completion of 4 units of study (24 credit points), including two core units of study.Other units of study are normally chosen from the list of approved electives, or undertaken in a relevant or related field, subject to the approval of the academic coordinator.The course encourages development of skills in:clear communication of public health campaigns and policy topicscreation of public education programs that nurture a more healthcare-literate populationthe ability to raise awareness of, and advocate for, specific healthcare mattersmanagement of communication technology, including social media, to ensure information accuracy and uphold ethical standards

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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