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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Mental Health)

Course code: 0669 + School of Nursing (Peninsula and Gippsland campuses) + Full-fee-paying course: $4400 (Australian residents); $4800 (international students) + Course coordinator: Mr S Elsom

Aims

This course is designed for registered nurses who wish to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to care for people with psychiatric and mental health problems. The course is offered by off-campus learning mode and makes extensive use of computer technology to facilitate communication between students, teaching staff, clinical experts and customers.

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally have relevant registration (eg Division 1, 3 or 4 with the Nurses Board of Victoria), with at least one year of nursing experience, and have a degree in nursing or related discipline. Special entry may be available.

Course structure

This course is conducted over one year part-time (two semesters).

Assessment

Assessment includes assignments, skills assessment, online discussion and an examination.

Special requirements

Students are required to have access to a personal computer and the internet.

Further information

For further information, contact the administrative officer (postgraduate) at the School of Nursing, Peninsula campus, telephone (03) 9904 4156 or email nursing.pg@med.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Peninsula campus, Monash University, McMahons Road, Frankston, Victoria 3199.

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