CQUniversity Australia
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This nationally accredited Graduate Diploma prepares registered nurses to become specialist Mental Health Nurses through flexible online study. Ideal for busy healthcare professionals, it combines theoretical knowledge with practical clinical application in a self-paced format.
Applicants must be registered nurses eligible to practise in Australia. English Language Proficiency requirements apply for international students. During studies, students must meet security and health requirements. Assessments require students to be working in mental health settings to apply learnings to clinical practice.
The course comprises eight units (48 credits) covering: Contextual Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Practice, Mental Health Nursing Assessment and Formulation, Creating Meaningful Relationships, Clinical Foundations for Practice, Recovery Into Action, Mental Health Promotion, Advanced Mental Health Nursing Skills, and Alcohol and Other Drugs. The first four units form the nested Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing, focusing on mental health assessments, risk assessments, formulations, psychotropic medications, and recovery principles. The final units extend knowledge in therapeutic interventions and person-centred, recovery-orientated mental health care delivery.
CQUniversity's mental health nursing courses are nationally accredited by the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing, ensuring graduates meet professional standards. Developed collaboratively with industry experts and lived experience academics, the courses deliver evidence-based, clinically relevant content. The hyperflexible online delivery allows students to study at their own pace while maintaining employment, and Commonwealth Supported Places offer significant fee savings for eligible Australian students.
Upon completion, graduates receive the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing award and can seek employment in mental health fields as qualified Mental Health Nurses. Graduates may pursue credentialing through the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing (subject to meeting additional requirements) and can continue studies in the Master of Mental Health Nursing for further specialisation and career advancement in mental health leadership and practice.
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