C11183v2 Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care

Overview

This course aims to develop students' understanding, knowledge and skills to work across the spectrum of services for children, adolescents and their families who experience psychological problems and distress, to those who at times need more specialised care for major mental health problems and disorders.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in nursing or equivalent tertiary qualification. Registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate diploma or degree but who have recent relevant work experience may also be considered eligible (such applicants must present evidence of a capacity to undertake tertiary study).

Applicants are also expected to have had at least one year's full-time professional employment in nursing, and are normally expected to have concurrent employment in their area of specialty.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete four subjects totalling 24 credit points.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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