If you are a practising Registered Nurse who has already completed either a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or a Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health this degree is a fantastic way to extend your formal qualifications.
Advance your career as a trained professional supporting people with a mental illness and/or psychosocial disability. Gain an understanding of creating and delivering community-focused health promotion and prevention strategies.
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice enables students to enhance their knowledge and skills to transfer to a more specialist area of mental health work, or to develop competence in any current mental health position.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.
Entry Requirements
Each applicant will be required to undertake a Pre-training Review before enrolling to help confirm if the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about skills, knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and employment goals. Applicants must be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to practical placement and are responsible for all costs associated. Applicants must also be willing to provide proof of their up-to-date immunisation status for Covid-19 and influenza to employers to undertake practical placement if requested. Trainees must have a registered training contract agreement with their employer. Applicants may be required to provide a Working with Children Check to undertake practical placement, if requested, and would be responsible for associated costs.
If you already hold a Bachelor's degree, the Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-Registration) enables you to become a registered nurse in as little as two years.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification.
Please note that credit will not be permitted for any units completed as part of the recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent international qualification) used as the basis of admission.
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is designed for Registered Nurses and mental health professionals who wish to develop their skills in the area of psychiatry. This interdisciplinary program has been developed after extensive consultation with the mental health profession.
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The Diploma of Mental Health qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide individualised support, referral, advocacy and education and health promotion services.
Advance your career as a trained professional supporting people with a mental illness and/or psychosocial disability. Gain an understanding of creating and delivering community-focused health promotion and prevention strategies.
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The Australian College of Nursing is on a mission to ensure nurses are equipped for the challenges and expectations they face on the job, with access to educational, research, advocacy and leadership opportunities that will keep them highly skilled and at the cutting edge of health care delivery.
The Australian College of Nursing is excited to continue launching new Graduate Certificates as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing leadership in the evolving areas of nursing.
The choice to start my postgraduate studies with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) was an easy one. ACN is renowned for its Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing, which is delivered online in a fresh and interactive learning platform.
We're thrilled to announce next month (May 2023), we'll be rebranding as Prosple! Our new name will reflect our ongoing rapid global growth and our mission to help every student get the best possible start to their career.
The Australian College of Nursing is on a mission to ensure nurses are equipped for the challenges and expectations they face on the job, with access to educational, research, advocacy and leadership opportunities that will keep them highly skilled and at the cutting edge of health care delivery.
The Australian College of Nursing is excited to continue launching new Graduate Certificates as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing leadership in the evolving areas of nursing.
The choice to start my postgraduate studies with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) was an easy one. ACN is renowned for its Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing, which is delivered online in a fresh and interactive learning platform.
