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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing | 2019
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: | Flexible and Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
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 and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder. Students should refer to course finder for information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate and apply specialised knowledge related to Mental Health Nursing. | ||||||
| 2 | Review, analyse and synthesise information to identify and solve complex problems. | ||||||
| 3 | Exercise critical thinking and evaluation to develop and articulate new understanding. | ||||||
| 4 | Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts related to Mental Health Nursing to a variety of audiences. | ||||||
| 5 | Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts related to Mental Health Nursing to a variety of audiences. | ||||||
| 6 | Make independent judgements across a range of Mental Health Nursing related functions and contexts. | ||||||
| 7 | Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within a Mental Health Nursing context. | ||||||
| 8 | Appreciate Australian professional credentialing requirements as they relate to Mental Health Nursing. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing , a candidate must successfully complete at least 24 credit points in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG935 | Philosophies of Mental Health Care | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au