Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

What is this course about?

CSU's Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing aims to prepare registered nurses to practise in a variety of rural and remote settings to meet the mental health needs of a diversity of clients.

Graduates of the course will be able to work primarily as an independent practitioner within a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary environment.

Practical experience

There is a practical skills component to subjects NRS408 and NRS409. Initial competence in requisite client assessment and nursing skills will be achieved in the residential school that is held for each subject. 

Skills acquisition will continue throughout the semester in the students' mental health nursing work area, and attainment of  mastery of competence will be evaluated by suitably experienced and qualified mental health nurses.

This level of clinical skill acquisition and demonstration of competence equates with evidence based practice in other similar university courses both in Australia and overseas.

Articulation

After successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate, students continuing study to the Master of Nursing degree can apply for full credit for these subjects.

Campus

Bathurst

Duration

1 year

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.


Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Bathurst

When

Session 1

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

1 year

International?

NO

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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