Chronic Condition Management

The postgraduate programs in chronic condition management aim to meet the extended professional development needs of graduates involved in policy, planning and/or delivery of services to people with or at risk of chronic physical and/or mental health conditions.

Core principles and skills involved in developing and implementing self-management enhancing programs in diverse settings for health professionals and service users are central to the programs. They address the broader issues around chronic condition management and self-management implementation within services and individual practice.

Previous participants include health professionals from diverse disciplines located in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings and related community organisations across Australia and internationally.

The topics accommodate participants’ individual areas of interest and varied roles, and provide for learning across management of a diverse range of chronic conditions.

Graduates are highly valued by employers for their specialised knowledge in chronic condition management. There are increasing opportunities for graduates in a wide range of health and policy related areas. Many become dedicated chronic disease coordinators or move into more focussed project and service roles. For students with existing health professional roles, this program offers greater opportunity for promotion and the knowledge to lead system change initiatives in the implementation of self-management enhancing programs.

Potential employers include:

• primary, secondary and tertiary health service providers
• health promotion organisations.