Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Undertake eight units of study for the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing:

• Recovery Oriented Mental Health
• Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health
• Effective Trauma-Informed Care
• Mental Health Nursing
• Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health
• Mental Health in Later Life
• Care Coordination in Practice
• Evidence and Research for Practice

• 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.

With VU Online’s Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, you’ll enhance your knowledge and skills in evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches in mental health to take up senior mental health services positions. This course positions you to take on mental health care coordination roles, leadership roles in mental health nursing or roles in community mental health services.

You will also be able to progress towards credentialing with the ACMHN.

Upon completion, you can continue your studies to gain your Master of Mental Health Nursing.

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 above. 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.