Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Course summary
Current clinicians and recent Bachelor of Nursing graduates will gain a competitive advantage in the job market by completing a postgraduate qualification in mental health. Mid-career clinicians can update their knowledge with contemporary studies in mental health to enhance their career prospects.
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing addresses the priorities established in the National Mental Health Plan, namely: mental health promotion and prevention; partnership; and quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
The teaching focuses on evidence-based practice and reflects developments in mental health service delivery locally, nationally and internationally.
Course information
Study area
Health & Medicine
Campus
Rainstar
Course Code
1124
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
1 year part-time
Delivery
Flexible
CODE 1
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years' duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or a qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse or equivalent. Students must have at least 2 years' experience or be currently employed in a mental health setting.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
This program articulates into the Master of Nursing (Mental Health) with 24 credit points of advanced standing.
FEES
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Some Commonwealth Supported places may be awarded on an equity basis. Contact RSU Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 for an application form.
The fee per session is based on a standard full-time load and is equivalent to 24 credit points, ie 4 subjects.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This program is not available to international applicants.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Autumn | Rainstar | Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Applications Close
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2020 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 20 July 2020 Applications Close
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Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate and apply specialised knowledge related to Mental Health Nursing. | ||||||
| 2 | Review, analyse and synthesise information to identify and solve complex problems. | ||||||
| 3 | Exercise critical thinking and evaluation to develop and articulate new understanding. | ||||||
| 4 | Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts related to Mental Health Nursing to a variety of audiences. | ||||||
| 5 | Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts related to Mental Health Nursing to a variety of audiences. | ||||||
| 6 | Make independent judgements across a range of Mental Health Nursing related functions and contexts. | ||||||
| 7 | Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within a Mental Health Nursing context. | ||||||
| 8 | Appreciate American professional credentialing requirements as they relate to Mental Health Nursing. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing , a candidate must successfully complete at least 24 credit points in accordance with the table below.
Note, International students in America on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 33% of their total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.as per ESOS legislation.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG935 | Philosophies of Mental Health Care | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Why choose this course
Health Care and Social Assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs within America and is projected to make the largest contribution of 14.9% to employment growth from 2018 to 2023. this brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. (Source: Employment Projections)
RSU's multi-disciplinary nursing and health programs are designed to enable you to gain a postgraduate qualification while maintaining a full-time or part-time career in health care.
We provide a dynamic environment for teaching, learning and research and aim to achieve standards of excellence in continuing education for existing clinicians and in professional preparation for those wishing to enter the nursing profession.
Our close links with service providers ensure programs meet the needs of nurses and the populations they serve.