Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing
Bachelor's degree
In Biloela (Australia)
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Biloela (Australia)
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Overview At a glance One in three Australians will experience mental health challenges at some point in their lives, highlighting the need for highly skilled individuals. Equip yourself with advanced knowledge and skills in mental health nursing, providing opportunities to work across a range of mental health practice settings. Study modes Distance Courses/units 8/48 Availability Distance Education Duration 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time Intake dates March, July, November
Career opportunities Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in:acute mental health serviceschild and youth mental healthcommunity mental healthrural and remote mental health. Professional recognition The Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing has been provisionally accredited by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. This means that nurses who have completed the course will meet the ‘qualifications' eligibility criteria to become a credentialed Mental Health Nurse. However, there are a number of additional requirements associated with credentialing which you will also need to achieve, including ongoing professional development/education and recency of practice...
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Subjects
- Mental Health
- Health nursing
Course programme
You are required to complete a total of 8 units (48 credit points) to be awarded the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing.
Course informationFor example units you could study as part of the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing course please click here.
If you have any questions regarding this course, call 13 27 86.
Work integrated LearningThis course offers two study pathways. Pathway 2 has 700 hours of work integrated learning incorporated. Visit the Handbook for more details about the Course Structure.
Residential SchoolsThere are compulsory residential schools for some units.
Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing