PDC116297 - Understanding Wellbeing

Version Effective: 6th of February, 2023
Course Details

Course Summary

This online micro-credential outlines the concept of wellbeing and identifies different approaches for thinking about and defining wellbeing. Various physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that influence wellbeing will be discussed. Scales to measure life satisfaction, positive and negative affect, flourishing, and other concepts are outlined and students are encouraged to reflect on their own wellbeing throughout the micro-credential. 

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements. This micro-credential is available for anyone to study. 

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • Education Support
  • General Education and Training
  • Health
  • Personal Services
  • Youth Services

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables learners to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures
Micro-credential

3 hours self paced study

  • Online


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Outline the concept of wellbeing 
  2. Identify approaches to defining wellbeing
  3. Identify the ways in which different types of wellbeing (e.g., home, work school) are interconnected, as well as the relationship between physiological, psychological, and environmental influences on wellbeing
  4. Reflect on ecological models as an approach to understanding how wellbeing and resilience are influenced by the individual, their immediate environment, wider social settings and processes, and overarching customs and values. 

Assessment

Online Quiz

Where and when can I start?

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