Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice is designed to extend your nursing knowledge and develop depth and complexity in your understanding of mental health. Created in response to the growing need for specialist nurses with excellence in mental health, this entirely online course is based on the National Framework for Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing Education developed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing.

Structure

To gain the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice you must complete 100 points comprised of:Six 12.5 credit point core subjectsTwo 6.25 credit point core subjectsOne elective subject.

Standard entry requirements

• Completed a Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification (i.e. Master of Nursing Science entry to practice)
• AndCurrent unrestricted registration with AHPRA
• AndCurrent employment and clinical support in a mental health specialty area.

Study information

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