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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviation: | GCertMntlHlthNurse |
UOW Course Code: | 1124 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Health and Medicine |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing is a short, focused, clinically based course designed for a practitioner commencing the specialty of mental health nursing. It combines theoretical aspects of mental health to develop and refine clinical skills and interventions.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply specialised knowledge related to Mental Health Nursing.
- Review, analyse and synthesise information to identify and solve complex problems.
- Exercise critical thinking and evaluation to develop and articulate new understanding.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts related to Mental Health Nursing to a variety of audiences.
- Make independent judgements across a range of Mental Health Nursing related functions and contexts.
- Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within a Mental Health Nursing context.
- Appreciate Australian professional credentialing requirements as they relate to Mental Health Nursing.
Course Structure
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 from the Course Finder.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG935 | Philosophies of Mental Health Care | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG950 | Reflection on Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au