A number of training and professional development courses are available from within the Public Health Division and from external training providers. Click on the links below for further information:
External Public Health Education and Training Institutes
Interested in a career in public health? A number of Western Australian teaching institutes offer a variety of public health related courses and degrees. If you are interested in a career in public health or require further training in a particular area you are encouraged to contact one of the below WA teaching institutes.
Institute |
Website (external) |
Courses on offer |
Curtin University |
School of Public Health (External link) |
Dietetics, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Food Science & Technology, Health Info. Management, Health Policy & Management, Health Promotion, Health Safety & Environment, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Public Health, Sexology |
Edith Cowan University |
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences (External link) |
Bachelor of Science (Public Health), Graduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters, Doctor of Philosophy, Professional Doctorate |
The University of Western Australia |
School of Population Health (External link) |
Undergraduate Health Science Degrees , Postgraduate Coursework Degrees, Postgraduate Research Degrees |
Note: The above table provides only a selection of WA public health training providers. You are encouraged to search for additional WA, interstate and international institutes who also provide courses in public health.
Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Training Courses
The following courses are available on sexual health and blood borne viruses.
Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine: sexual health workshops for GPs
For more information, please contact the Education Officer:
Phone: (02) 9256 9643 or Email: sexualhealthmed@racp.edu.au
FPWA education and training
FPWA offers a wide range of education and training opportunities including education and professional development for health professionals, workers in the community and professional groups in the areas of sexuality and sexual and reproductive health.
Visit the FPWA education and training website for more information (External link) (External link)
Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM) education and training
The ASHM website provides information on education and training opportunities offered by ASHM including HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-borne Virus courses.
Visit the ASHM Education and Training website for more information (External link) (External link)
International Training Providers
International Skills and Training Institute in Health (ISTIH) (external site).jpg)
ISTIH brings together leaders in aid, education and training, including the provision of outstanding broad based health services from within Australia.
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Last Updated: Thursday 12 May 2009
