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About the course
Designed for health and human services professionals, this Graduate Certificate builds specialist capability in mental health care. It supports a pathway toward specialist mental health nursing by developing assessment skills and evidence-based intervention strategies for diverse clinical and community settings. The course is available online with flexible full-time or part-time study, at AQF Level 8 in Nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates can strengthen their practice in mental health-focused roles across hospitals, community services and specialist programs. The qualification supports progression toward specialist mental health nursing and can benefit professionals in nursing and related health disciplines working with people experiencing mental ill-health. It helps build capability for assessment, care planning and intervention in varied mental health settings within Nursing. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
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