Version Effective: 12th of March, 2021
Version Effective: 12th of March, 2021

PDC87446 - Understanding Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse

Course Details

Course Summary

This micro-credential provides participants with the opportunity to learn about sexual victimisation in childhood within the family context. It provides a basis for understanding the different forms of intrafamilial child sexual abuse and analyse attitudes and beliefs, which may be based on misconceptions. The micro-credential will examine the many impacts of victimisation, discuss research challenges and variations in prevalence data, and present implications for practice.

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.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for students enrolling in this micro-credential.

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
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • Health
  • Justice and Law Enforcement
  • 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

Professional Development Training in the area of Sexual Violence specifically in Domestic and Family Violence contexts.

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

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Standard Micro-credential Structure

4 hours

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Examine and compare types of sexual abuse occurring within a family context
  2. Identify important research and understand challenges and variations in prevalence data
  3. Understand the impact of intrafamilial child sexual abuse
  4. Analyse individual and societal attitudes and describe the influence of these on professional conduct
  5. Identify implications for practice.

Assessment:

Online Quiz

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