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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviation: |
GCertMntlHlthNurs |
My University: |
Nursing, Mental Health |
Duration: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-Campus, Distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1124 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing is designed for practitioners in the specialty of mental health nursing and for experienced mental health nurses.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelors degree in Nursing of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or qualifications to practice as a Registered Nurse or equivalent is required for entry.
Course Requirements
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 under the Additional Information Section.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles & Practice |
Annual |
12 | |
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health* |
Autumn |
6 | |
Or | |||
Case Management in Mental Health* |
Spring |
6 | |
Reflective Practice 1 |
Autumn or Spring |
6 | |
* students choose the appropriate subject in accordance with their starting session
Contact Information
For further information please contact your Course Advisor.
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/