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About the course
This Graduate Diploma is a fully online qualification for registered nurses seeking specialist capability in mental health nursing. It draws on contemporary mental health research and policy and is informed by leading clinical and academic experts. Study covers mental health theory and practice, physical care, and evidence-based interventions used across acute care, primary mental health and other healthcare settings. This is postgraduate study in nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates can strengthen their professional practice for roles supporting people with mental ill-health across varied services. The course builds specialist knowledge relevant to acute mental health units, community and primary mental health settings, and broader healthcare environments where mental health care is required. It may support expanded responsibilities and employability for registered nurses seeking mental health-focused positions. This is a Graduate Diploma in nursing.
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