Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice is an interdisciplinary award designed to equip health professionals to support people with mental health issues and their carers. It is based on the Mental Health competencies in the National Standards for the Mental Health Workforce as part of the National Mental Health Strategy. Students will be introduced to the mental health care system in Australia and will learn practical counselling skills to enable them to work effectively in the mental health field.
The course will prepare health professionals to work in rural and remote areas, as well as metropolitan areas, and with people from all cultural backgrounds including indigenous Australians.
I would like to know more about this course.Career Opportunities
This is and interdisciplinary award designed to equip health professionals to support people with mental health issues and their carers. It will be relevant for counsellors, nurses, social workers, general practitioners, pharmacists and other health professionals.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply direct to UNE
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertMentalHlthPrac | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
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All students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised University; or (b) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students will attend two mandatory three-day intensive schools for skills training and will be encouraged to apply the skills they learn in their work environments. They will be taught the following counselling related skills: basic counselling microskills; creating a therapeutic relationship; clinical assessment skills using the DSM-IV as a diagnostic framework; how to conduct a mental health status examination and make appropriate referrals; report writing skills; brief intervention skills such as how to work from a cognitive-behavioural perspective; how to be critical and self-reflexive; how to work in a culturally competent manner; and how to plan interventions and design treatment plans. |
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| Advanced Standing | The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 12 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising: (a) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another qualification at this or another University; (b) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at another University; and (c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at this University. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised University; or
(b) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 12 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another qualification at this or another University;
(b) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at another University; and
(c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at this University.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.