Victoria University
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
Study 100% online and progress towards credentialing with the ACHMN. This course will help build your knowledge of trauma-informed care and gain a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities.
Course overview
- Progress towards credentialing with the ACMHN
This degree 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. - Award winning study model
Our postgraduate online Block Model, winner of the LearnX Live! Award 2021 ‘Best Online Learning Model’, recognises the complexity of students' lives while giving a consistent, manageable and connected online learning experience. - Support seven days and in the evenings
Get the support you need, when you need it, during your course. VU's support network has a single focus on ensuring you are entirely supported to succeed.
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.
After completing this course, you will be able to deliver mental health nursing practice and produce better outcomes for patients. You will also be able to continue your studies with the Master of Mental Health Nursing from VU Online.
Key facts
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What you will study
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
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.
Outcomes
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.
Fees & FEE-HELP
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