Overview
The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater.
With the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing, you can gain a strong foundation in mental health nursing with four units of study to help you build your career.
You will develop your understanding of mental ill-health and examine common mental illnesses with a contemporary curriculum designed by mental health nursing experts.
After completing this course, you will be able to deliver mental health nursing practice and produce better outcomes for patients. You will also be able to continue your studies with the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, followed by the Master of Mental Health Nursing.
Highlights
- Study 100% online
- Complete your qualification in 8 months (part-time)
- Award-winning study model
- Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available
- Contemporary curriculum designed by mental health nursing experts
Entry requirements
To apply for the online Graduate Certificate of Mental Health Nursing, you are required to have:
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification; AND
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) OR Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) OR equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia; AND
- Provide evidence that they are employed in a health setting (e.g., employment contract).
Core units
- Recovery Oriented Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6010)
- Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6011)
- Effective Trauma-Informed Care (Unit Code HNO6012)
- Mental Health Nursing (Unit Code HNO6008)
Each unit of study lasts seven weeks, meaning you can earn your qualification in as little as eight months.
