Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Abbreviation:

GCertMntlHlthNurs

My University:

Nursing, Mental Health

Duration:

1 year part-time

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

On-Campus, Distance

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.

Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section.

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

Or

GHMB935

Case Management in Mental Health*

Spring

6

GHMB950

Reflective Practice 1

Autumn or Spring

6

* students choose the appropriate subject in accordance with their starting session

Contact Information

For further information please contact your Course Advisor.

Other Information

Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/

Last reviewed: 18 February, 2014