Griffith University is a public research university in southeastern Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The university has five campuses located in the Gold Coast, Logan City and the Brisbane suburbs of Mount Gravatt, Nathan and South Bank.
Learn how to contain disease and fight future pandemicsPlagues may seem like an occurrence of the past, but outbreaks of infectious disease exist all over the world today. This online course will look at the current and emerging threat of global health pandemics and our response to them.You’ll explore the science of infection and the spread of infectious diseases, identifying how microorganisms spread and manifest in the body. You’ll discover the challenges that re-emerging epidemics and bacterial resistance pose to disease prevention in diverse communities. And you’ll determine how to contain disease effectively and prevent future pandemics.This course is designed for healthcare workers, particularly student healthcare workers, student nurses, policy makers and dentists.
Discover what it takes to compete at an international sports eventIn this course you’ll learn how athletes and para athletes prepare for a major sporting event.You’ll learn how sports science, medicine and technology helps athletes prepare for competition.We’ll explore the importance of sponsorship for athletes and how sport event partners help build legacies.We’ll also discover the motivations and preparation for a major sporting event of athletes and para athletes from developing countries.You’ll learn how we can begin to level the playing field for athletes and para athletes from developing countries to promote diversity and inclusion.This course is aimed at anyone interested in international sport events, particularly those who are interested in how elite athletes and para athletes prepare for such events, and what happens in developing countries.
Gain the skills you need to help adolescent learners thrive.A large and growing body of research shows that adolescents who score high on social and emotional wellbeing report improved grades, better relationships, less trouble at school and a lesser likelihood of emotional problems.On this course, ultimately, you’ll learn to help adolescent learners develop the skills and mindsets that will allow them to thrive. You’ll investigate the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of young people, explore the uses of neuroscience in education and help youths embrace lifelong learning.This course is for anyone in a role that supports young adolescents. For example: parents, teachers, youth leaders, guidance officers and counsellors.
Learn how to help build a more resilient, more effective healthcare workforce.The health workforce is a critical building block in a strong healthcare system, but skills shortages are a problem across the world, particularly in rural and remote areas. So, how do we keep the health workforce current, motivated and properly distributed?You’ll explore the current challenges in the healthcare workforce, and various approaches to attracting, training and retaining workers. You’ll cover a number of health workforce models, the role of the clinician leader, the complexities of an intergenerational workforce, and how to tackle the undersupply of health professionals.This course is of value to aspiring health service managers, and student healthcare workers. It would also be of use to active clinicians and policymakers.This course has been endorsed by ACHSM. Completion of the course entitles eligible participants to claim six CPD points.
In the information age, we value the people who can understand the dataBig data analytics helps us to understand the huge volume of information our world now generates. We can use analytics to uncover hidden patterns, predict trends, gauge customer opinions and so much more.On this course, developed by Professor Bela Stantic and Griffith University’s Big Data and Smart Analytics Lab, you’ll learn how to evaluate data from different sources, and how big data is being used in various industries to solve problems and shape our future.You’ll also consider the challenges that arise from big data analytics, and, ultimately, how all this impacts your life.This course would suit anyone interested in learning about the fast-growing field of big data, including those considering a career in the industry. It may be of particular use to social media users, or those interested in seeing how big data may affect their particular industry.
Explore the economic outlook for the next generation and how to improve it.The next generation faces uncertain economic prospects. This online course explains why.You’ll get an introduction to the global economy, how it experiences spikes and dips in economic growth and how this affects prosperity worldwide.We will look at reasons to be optimistic and reasons to be pessimistic. We will discuss to what extent the next generation can expect to be better or worse off than the current generation.You’ll get to share your views on what’s more likely and hear how prominent economists and other scholars can have different views on this question.This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in economics. It will be of particular interest to those who are concerned about the future of the global economy, and what we can do to improve it for the next generation.
Criminologists, like scientists generally, agree that life resulted from a process of natural selection. But most do not use that information when studying what crime is and why it exists. In this course, you will learn the process of natural selection and how it can be used to make sense of criminal behaviour.We will use the theory of evolution to make sense of a broad range of crimes including several types of homicide, child abuse and neglect, spousal assault and group level aggression such as warfare, hooliganism, rioting, and gang fights.What will I learn?What natural selection is and how to predict what it will doThe definition of “biological functionality” and some of the common misconceptions about itSome of the basic lessons we can learn about our species and crime from an understanding of Darwinian theoryWhy kin murder is so rare, but the reasons it does occurSome of the reasons infanticide and child neglect occurThe origins of jealousy and its relationship to spousal homicidesThe characteristics of a “typical” homicideWhy status is so important and how it relates to aggressionWar and warriorship, and examples from across the animal kingdomHow natural selection rewards warfareHow pathogens relate to war in the modern worldThis course requires approximately 2 - 4 hours of study per week, but can vary depending on the student. This includes watching videos, and taking quizzes and assessments.If you pass this course you'll receive a Certificate of Achievement. While this certificate isn't a formal qualification or credit, you can use it to demonstrate your interest in learning about this area to potential employers or educational institutions.Where could this lead me?If you're wondering what your future could look like in this area, here are some potential careers you could head towards.Policing and profilingCorrections officerRegulatory law enforcementCustoms officialCriminal justice, prevention and correctionsJustice administration and policyCommunity development & healthMilitary servicesLegal secretaryLegal support officerAssistant paralegal
Toe-tapping and hair-raising: discover the power of musicSome songs make us laugh and some songs make us cry, but why does music have the ability to affect us emotionally?On this course, you’ll learn about music psychology and how our emotions work, by analysing Queen’s famous song, “Bohemian Rhapsody”.You’ll find out how the mind interprets patterns in music and generates an emotional response as a result.You’ll explore how music communicates with the brain’s reward centre, and generates a chemical reaction that can provide a feeling of happiness.Finally, you’ll discover why emotional experiences are influenced by our own expectations.This course is open to anyone interested in music psychology, but may be of particular interest to songwriters and composers.
Build relationships in maternity care and save livesResearch unequivocally shows that providing a woman with the same midwife before, during and after birth, results in less preterm birth, fetal death and other complications.This course explains why we need relationship-based care in maternity services. You’ll discover how to create successful relationships, and how this produces better outcomes for the mother, baby and midwife.You’ll learn about organisational healthcare models, and what you and your local community can do to contribute to the transformation of maternity care globally.This course is designed for anyone interested in improving maternity care, including midwives, doctors, other health professionals, planners and policy makers, and consumers of maternity care (parents).
PTE Success: The Skills You Needis an interactive skills-based course designed to help you prepare for the PTE Academic Test. It is designed and delivered by expert English language teachers and focuses on the core communicative skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening with an explicit emphasis on uncovering the subskills required to be successful in different item types. The course includes focused interactive video lessons and practice activities designed to demonstrate how to improve related English skills using a teaching rather than a test practice approach. This enables candidates to understand what is required to improve performance in each skill area and approach the test feeling better prepared and more confident.PTE Success: The Skills You Needwill provide excellent preparation for all candidates, but it is designed specifically for repeat PTE candidates who are seeking targeted intervention to improve their performance on specific test items and skill areas.
Use marketing to drive social changeMarketing is often used to influence consumer behaviour, but it can also be used to promote social good.On this course, you’ll learn how social marketing can deliver change in your local community.You’ll find out how marketing can tackle social problems, improve healthcare and protect the environment.You’ll understand how to use social marketing to encourage change and alter behaviour.By the end of this course, you’ll know how to develop a social marketing program you can put into practice.The course is aimed at anyone interested in understanding how to deliver changes that benefit society, particularly people working in social enterprises, community organisations, non-profit organisations and government.
Discover how rehabilitation counsellors help individuals, employers and societyUnemployment - whether due to social disadvantage, chronic disease, injury or disability - is affecting an increasing number of individuals and communities across the globe.This online course looks at the benefits of helping people with disadvantage or disability participate in work and society to realise their full potential.Explore common misconceptions and stereotypes perpetuated by the medical model of disability and discover how Rehabilitation Counsellors support meaningful vocational decision making for all.This course is designed for:rehabilition counsellors and allied health professionals in related disciplines, such as physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, human resources, social work or psychologypeople with disabilities, work-related injuries or social disadvantageprofessionals in government on policy relating to employment, disability and social welfareprofessionals in trade unions and industrial relationsprofessionals in personal injury insurance.No prior experience or qualification in rehabilitation counselling are required.
Uncover the history of our ancestors by dating human fossils.Trace your origins and develop your understanding of human evolution, with this course from the world-leading experts at Griffith University.This course will introduce you to the history of human evolution and discuss the importance of dating human fossils. You’ll learn the basic principles of dating fossils, including the methods used by professionals, and find out why dating is not always reliable.You’ll study authentic archaeological examples from all over the world, and reflect on discoveries which have challenged our existing knowledge of human evolution.This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in human evolution, archaeology or biological science.
Understand the need for cultural safety in caring for Australia’s First PeoplesIn this course, you’ll learn to provide safer healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by developing your cultural capability.You’ll explore 5 cultural capabilities - Respect, Communication, Safety and Quality, Reflection and Advocacy.You’ll learn and apply knowledge of local community in a range of health and human services areas. You’ll also gain an important insight into how colonisation continues to affect the health of Australia’s First Peoples.Ultimately, you’ll understand how to build relationships and work in true partnership to deliver safer healthcare services.This course has been designed and developed for students and employees in health and human services, working in a range of areas. These areas include Aboriginal Community Controlled Services, comprehensive primary health care, primary and maternal health, chronic disease, child safety, youth services and aged care.
Discover what’s written in the bones of human skeletal remainsA human skeleton is uncovered. Who was this person? What is their story?Through human skeletal analysis, we are able to read the story behind a skeleton and tell the sex, age and ethnicity of the person who passed away.On this course, you’ll gain an introduction to some of the key techniques and approaches that are used in human skeletal analysis.You’ll use case studies to uncover their stories and explore some of the ethical issues that surround the analysis of human remains.This course would suit anyone interested in forensic archaeology or anthropology. It may be of particular interest to students of archaeology, and those involved in police work, or with investigating human remains.