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Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) BHlthSc(MentalHlth)

Including:
Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health) [exit point only] AssocdegHlthSc(MentalHlth)
University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health) [exit point only] UniCertHlthSc(MentalHlth)

CSU's Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) aims to prepare graduates who have appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to work competently as a mental health worker within their own communities and mainstream mental health services.

About the course

Designed in collaboration with a community-based Aboriginal Mental Health Steering Committee and the Greater Southern Area Health Service, this course is specifically designed for Indigenous mental health practitioners to meet the needs of Indigenous communities.

This specialist course aims to prepare graduates to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, their family and communities and other health professionals, Indigenous and non-Indigenous. An understanding of primary healthcare, cultural safety, equity and socio-cultural aspects of care will enhance the graduates' understanding and appreciation of the clients' and their family's experience of emotional and social trauma and mental health problems.

Where it will take you

Graduates have been successfully employed at various levels within mainstream and community-based mental health services.

Articulation and credit

The University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health) and the Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health) are exit point only courses within the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).

Students may elect to exit the course following the completion of the first year of study with the award University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health), or the first two years of study with the award Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health).

Students who have already successfully completed the previously offered stand-alone Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) or equivalent are awarded 128 points of credit into the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).

All recognition of prior learning will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Financial assistance and student support

Prospective students may be eligible for financial assistance or student support through the Indigenous Support Service. Further information can be gained by contacting info.csu on
1800 334 733, or speaking with a Student Liaison Officer at the Indigenous Support Unit on
your campus.

Graduation requirements

To graduate from the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health), students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (21 subjects).

Students who complete 128 points may exit with the Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health).

Students who complete 64 points may exit with the University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health).

Clinical requirements

Refer to the Clinical Requirements section following for information on:

 

 

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