Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater. With the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, you can build your knowledge of trauma-informed care and gain a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities. VU Online’s Graduate Diploma in Mental…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater.
With the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, you can build your knowledge of trauma-informed care and gain a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities.
VU Online’s Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing meets the education requirements for the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) Credential – the only nationally consistent standard for recognition of specialist mental health nurses.
After completing this course, you will be able to deliver mental health nursing practice and produce better outcomes for patients. You will also be able to continue your studies with the Master of Mental Health Nursing from VU Online.
Career options
With VU Online’s Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, you’ll enhance your knowledge and skills in evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches in mental health to take up senior mental health services positions. This course positions you to take on mental health care coordination roles, leadership roles in mental health nursing or roles in community mental health services.
You will also be able to progress towards credentialing with the ACMHN.
Upon completion, you can continue your studies to gain your Master of Mental Health Nursing.
REQUIREMENTS
Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification; AND
Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) OR Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) OR equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia; AND
Provide written confirmation from their employer that they are employed in a mental health setting; OR
Completed Victoria University’s Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
