Graduate Certificate
Current clinicians and recent Bachelor of Nursing graduates will gain a competitive advantage in the job market by completing a postgraduate qualification in mental health.
Current clinicians and recent Bachelor of Nursing graduates will gain a competitive advantage in the job market by completing a postgraduate qualification in mental health. Mid-career clinicians can update their knowledge with contemporary studies in mental health to enhance their career prospects.
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing addresses the priorities established in the National Mental Health Plan, namely: mental health promotion and prevention; partnership; and quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
The teaching focuses on evidence-based practice and reflects developments in mental health service delivery locally, nationally and internationally.
A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years' duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or a qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse or equivalent. Students must have at least 2 years' experience or be currently employed in a mental health setting.