Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to practice in this area of nursing specialisation. You will explore the mental health nursing role and its historical underpinnings, and apply knowledge of the principles and theoretical concepts that underpin this unique nursing discipline. You will have the opportunity to develop the ability to undertake mental state assessments, diagnostic formulations and risk assessments, and to critically evaluate your application of these skills to the clinical setting. While acquiring knowledge of psychotropic medication, you will explore ethical issues associated with drug use in this particular group of consumers. You will apply the concept of Recovery as a foundation from which to establish mental health nursing actions, and construct meaningful relationships with consumers. This course is offered flexibly allowing you to enrol, study and undertake assessments at times that suit you. Our Graduate Certificate is not bound by term dates or submission deadlines. You will usually have up to 2 years to complete the course. Please note, if you are undertaking the Graduate Certificate as part of a graduate program with an Industry partner, you will be required to adhere to enrolment and assessment dates as determined by your graduate program.
Structure
4 units (24 credit points)
Subjects
- Mental health nursing
Standard entry requirements
Students must hold current registration as a Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Study | Yes |
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