Course Level
Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice
The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice is designed to extend your nursing knowledge and develop depth and complexity in your understanding of mental health. Created in response to the growing need for specialist nurses with excellence in mental health, this entirely online course is based on the National Framework for Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing Education developed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years Part-time - 2 years | $25,984 | N/A |
Structure
To gain the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice you must complete 100 points comprised of:; Six 12.5 credit point core subjects; Two 6.25 credit point core subjects; One elective subject.
Subjects
- Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
- Assessment in Mental Health Nursing
- Psychopharmacology
- Consumer Perspective: Theory & Practice
- Advanced Therapeutic Skills
- Mental Health Nursing Practice 1
- Mental Health Nursing Practice 2
- Evidence in Practice
Entry requirements
- Completed a Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification (i.e. Master of Nursing Science entry to practice) and
- Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA and
- Current employment and clinical support in a mental health specialty area.