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Federation University Australia

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Master of Health Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

  • Masters (Coursework)

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand, educate and support families experiencing mental health difficulties within the first twelve months following childbirth.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand, educate and support families experiencing mental health difficulties within the first twelve months following childbirth. Explore intermediary and complex understandings of infant and mother perinatal mental health, combining the study of the mother's (family) mental health and the infant's mental health.

Clinical support and collaboration with other mental health and interdisciplinary health professionals will play a vital role in building foundation skills to identify, screen, treat and manage mental health conditions in the perinatal period as well as better understand the normal adjustment to pregnancy and infant development.

Infant observation and reflective practice will focus on core components in working with the mother (carer) - infant dyad to learn the required skills to support parents' self -knowledge, recovery and growth and improve confidence and skills in parenting.

This course is only offered part-time (duration is 4 years). It is also available as a graduate certificate and graduate diploma.

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Study locations

Flexible Delivery - Ballarat

Career pathways

  • Mental health nurse
  • Maternal and child health nurse

Successful completion of the Master of Health will enhance your professional standing and provide you with advanced level skills and knowledge for application as a leader in the nursing practice and knowledge community.

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