Course Information

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code L53

This course aims to provide the opportunity for mental health clinicians to develop the knowledge, skills and clinical competencies required to deliver quality mental healthcare. Students are required to demonstrate that they are able to gain experience within different mental health practice settings throughout the duration of the course.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

Students are required to undertake clinical placements as part of this course.

Attendance requirements

Three rotations of 10 days each in specialty areas

Implications of failing

The student will not complete the program

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to provide proof of registration with the appropriate health professional registration board (e.g Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia), and provide a copy of their resume.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Gideon DE JONG

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMH5109Contemporary Issues in Mental Health20
CMH5110Assessment in Mental Health20
CMH5111Interventions and Skills in Mental Health20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMH5115Therapeutic Relationships in the Clinical Setting20
CMH5116Mental Health Clinical Practice20
RES5115Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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