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Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing
Southern Cross University

Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing

Delivery
Online
Study Level
Postgraduate
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
16 months (Part time)
Commitment
15 - 20 hours/week
Units
8
Fees
FEE-HELP
Start Dates
8th January, 2024
4th March, 2024
29th April, 2024
1st July, 2024
26th August, 2024
28th October, 2024
Price Per Unit
$2,658
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The online Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing will build your understanding of how to effectively respond to people experiencing a range of mental health challenges. Mental health is a growing issue, so this qualification will help to prepare you for a variety of roles within public and private nursing and healthcare settings.

You will learn from leading and clinically active mental health nurse academics; and access current and clinically relevant, evidence-based coursework through a responsive and interactive learning environment. This course has accreditation under the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). Upon completion, you can use your new qualification as part of the requirements to become a credentialed mental health nurse. 

  • Gain immediately implementable skills 
  • Online study seamlessly fits into shiftwork
  • Dedicated one-on-one support

The units that form part of the online mental health post-grad courses have been designed to develop the skills required for nurses to effectively respond to challenges within the field of mental health. You will learn to enhance your own practice, with the most up-to-date and clinically relevant knowledge embedded throughout the coursework. To gain your Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing, you will need to complete all core units.

  • Contemporary Mental Health
  • Acute Mental Health
  • Leading Evidence-based Practice in Health
  • Building a Professional Portfolio
  • Mental Health Across the Lifespan
  • Physical Healthcare in Mental Health
  • Supporting Behaviour Change in Mental Health Contexts
  • Mental Health in Community, Non-government and Primary Health Settings

To qualify for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing, all applicants must:

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a health, psychology or social science-related discipline, and;
  • Be a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and have access to mental health nurse practice or mental health nurse practitioners during their course of study, and;
  • Be proficient in English

If you are not a registered nurse, you could also be eligible for the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health.

To qualify for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing, all applicants must:

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a health, psychology or social science-related discipline, and;
  • Be a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and have access to mental health nurse practice or mental health nurse practitioners during their course of study, and;
  • Be proficient in English

If you are not a registered nurse, you could also be eligible for the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health.

  • Holistic mental health treatment
    Gain the skills to be a well-rounded mental health professional with the ability to work in a variety of mental health roles.
     
  • Contemporary mental health focus
    Learn from clinically active academics and gain a contemporary understanding of emerging trends in mental health care. 
     
  • Develop an evidence-based practice
    Develop skills through evidence-based theories and knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice or hospital settings. 

Student fees shown are subject to change. You may also be required to pay student amenities fees. Contact the university directly to confirm.

The fees shown are per unit. The number of units are listed below fees. Together they indicate the total fees for the course.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.

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Delivery
Online
Study Level
Postgraduate
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
16 months (Part time)
Commitment
15 - 20 hours/week
Units
8
Fees
FEE-HELP
Start Dates
8th January, 2024
4th March, 2024
29th April, 2024
1st July, 2024
26th August, 2024
28th October, 2024
Price Per Unit
$2,658
Enquire Now

Connect with the Southern Cross University Student Team

  • Get a callback at a time that suits you
  • No obligation & free
  • Tailored advice