Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
Do you have a degree in health, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery or a psychology related subject? Maybe you have worked in mental health for at least five years? Whatever your experience, this course provides a pathway to becoming a specialist mental health nurse. This course will develop…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Do you have a degree in health, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery or a psychology related subject?
Maybe you have worked in mental health for at least five years? Whatever your experience, this course provides a pathway to becoming a specialist mental health nurse. This course will develop your skills in assessment and intervention strategies applicable to a variety of mental health settings.
Course learning outcomes
Communicate and apply specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences in the field of mental health practice.
Apply independent judgement when reviewing, analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative solutions.
Demonstrate professional clinical management skills by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating tasks within a Mental Health Nursing context.
Career Opportunities
Completing this course can lead to employment in a range of mental health practices and facilities. And if you have an existing nursing qualification, you could also become a staff development nurse, clinical educator or clinical nurse specialising in mental health. The course also provides a pathway to ECU’s Graduate Diploma and Masters of Mental Health Nursing.
Possible future job titles
Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Clinician, Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Educator, Mental Health Nurse Manager, Case Manager
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in a health, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery or psychology related subject; or equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience in a mental health setting.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
