Graduate Diploma of Mental Health
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Graduate Diploma of Mental Health is designed to extend knowledge gained through your undergraduate health studies and to further develop your foundational research skills. The course addresses:care delivery processescritical reflection on mental health practicethe effects of policy and politics on health care provision, access and individual agency.Cultural safety principles underpin the course design and reinforce the ways in which quality and safety are central to health care.It is expected that you will already be employed or have recent experience within the health sector. As part of this course, you will undertake assessments which have direct applications to your professional practice and context.
Structure
This course consists of core units building on the foundation of specialist knowledge and skills, evidence-based practice, cultural safety and research appraisal. The course addresses care delivery processes, critical reflection on mental health practice and the effects of policy and politics on health care provision, access and individual agency. Principles inherent in in a cultural safety framework focusing on safety and competence are key elements underpinning the course design to highlight the centrality of quality and safety in health care.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(5 units)50cpCompulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:HEA521 Mental Health Law and EthicsHEA522 Advanced Mental Health PracticeHEA523 Pharmacology for Mental Health ProfessionalsHEA524 Negotiating Therapeutic RelationshipsHEA542 Informing Practice with EvidenceSpecialist Electives(3 units)30cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 30 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below:HEA525 Emotional Intelligence in PracticeHEA531 Mental Health Care for Young People (available from 2022)HEA532 Mental Health Care and TraumaHEA533 Mental Health Care during the Perinatal Time (available from 2022)HEA534 Mental Health Care and Substance MisuseHEA561 Health Assessment in a Bio/Psycho/Social ContextMAN509 Contemporary Management Issues (no longer included in this course from S2 2021)Other related postgraduate units approved by the course coordinator.Electives(0 units)0cpThere are no elective units available in this course. 80cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Diploma AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in health or allied health studies. It is expected that all applicants for this course have post-degree work experience with mental health in their relevant industry field in their application.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CDU Online | International: $29,520 | No |
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