Victoria University (VU)

Course Level

Graduate Diploma

Related Careers

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater. With the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, you can build your knowledge of trauma-informed care and gain a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities. VU Online’s Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing meets the education requirements for the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) Credential – the only nationally consistent standard for recognition of specialist mental health nurses.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Online-Campus	Part-time - 16 months	$23,280	N/A

Structure

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) Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health (Unit Code HNO6001) Mental Health in Later Life (Unit Code HNO6013) Care Coordination in Practice (Unit Code HNO6002) Evidence and Research for Practice (Unit Code HNO6004)

Entry requirements

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 written confirmation from their employer that they are employed in a mental health setting
OR Completed Victoria University’s Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing.