Course
code: 1752 * Peninsula campus (distance education) * Course fees: $8400 *
(not HECS-funded) * Course coordinator: Mr S Elsom
This two-year, part-time course is designed for registered nurses who wish to
pursue a career in mental health nursing. In this time of change in the
provision of mental health services, there is an acute need for educational
programs that will equip professional nurses with the specialist skills
required by mental health care agencies at local, national and international
levels. The course is offered by distance education and makes extensive use of
computer technology to facilitate communication between students, teaching
staff, clinical experts and consumers.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant would normally have relevant registration (eg Division 1 with the Nurses Board of Victoria), at least one year of nursing experience, and a degree in nursing or related discipline.
The Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Mental Health) consists of seven subjects, which will normally be completed over a period of two years. Successful completion of the course requires the study of three speciality subjects and four elective subjects.
The choice of subjects undertaken in year two varies according to students' professional interests and career directions. Subjects are normally chosen from three broad themes:
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