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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviation: |
GCertMntlHlthNurs |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Flexible (Combination of On-campus and flexible/online) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1124 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing is designed for practitioners in the specialty of mental health nursing and for experienced mental health nurses.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelors degree in Nursing of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or qualifications to practice as a Registered Nurse or equivalent is required for entry.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
GHMB989 |
Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles & Practice |
Annual |
12 |
GHMB934 |
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB950 Or GHMB935 |
Reflective Practice 1 Case Management in Mental Health |
Autumn/Spring Spring |
6 6 |
Further Information
A/Prof Janette Curtis
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5056
jcurtis@uow.edu.au
Ms Joanne Joyce-McCoach
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468
joanne_joyce@uow.edu.au