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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health

Study Method
Online
Provider
Southern Cross University Online
Recognition
Australian Qualifications Framework
Start Date
Jan, Mar, Apr, July, Aug, Nov
Southern Cross University Online Courses

Course Overview

Enhance mental health care capabilities

The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is for allied health and social care professionals who want to increase their specialist knowledge and employment outcomes in the field of mental health.

Developed with the latest industry standards in mind, it will prepare you to work within a range of health settings and disciplines. You will access current and clinically relevant, evidence-based knowledge and learn from leading and clinically active mental health academics from the internationally recognised School of Health and Human Sciences.

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Who's It For?

Our students work in a variety of mental health roles across Australia in both public and private healthcare. The study builds your capabilities to provide appropriate mental health care and will set you up to work in a range of community and healthcare settings. Below are some of the roles our mental health master’s students work in.

  • Social Worker
  • Child Protection Officer
  • Counsellor
  • Occupational Therapist (Mental Health Clinician)
  • Registered Social Worker
  • Government Assessor
  • Art Therapist
  • Case Manager
  • Mental Health Worker

What You'll Learn

  • Holistic mental health treatment – Lay the foundation with skills and knowledge needed to be a well-rounded mental health professional
  • Contemporary mental health focus – Learn from clinically active academics and gain a contemporary understanding of emerging trends in mental health care
  • Develop an evidence-based practice – Develop skills through evidence-based theories and knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice or hospital setting

Recognition

Australian Qualifications Framework
This course is approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration and Study Load

  • 8 months part-time

Entry Requirements

To qualify for entry into the Graduate Certificate, all applicants must:

  • Have successfully completed a minimum three (3) year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in health, psychology or social science-related discipline, and;
  • Be proficient in English
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Course Features

  • Gain immediately implementable skills
  • Course material is current and comprehensive
  • Become a well-rounded mental health care provider
  • Learn from clinically experienced mental health academics
  • Dedicated, one-on-one support
  • Flexible online learning environment
  • Affordable fees, FEE-HELP available

Recognition of Prior Learning

  • We may recognise and grant credit for past education, qualifications and/or work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you’re eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree

Subjects

The units in the online postgraduate courses in mental health have been designed to develop the skills required to effectively respond to challenges across a diverse range of mental health fields. You will learn to enhance your own practice, with the most up-to-date and clinically relevant knowledge embedded throughout the coursework. To gain your Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, you will study 4 core units. You can choose which units you will study from the list below.

Core Units
Contemporary Mental Health
Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Acute Mental Health
Supporting Behaviour Change in Mental Health Contexts
Physical Healthcare in Mental Health
Mental Health in Community, Non-government and Private Settings
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The price of the course may vary for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:

  • Whether you pay up front or via a payment plan
  • Whether Government funding is available
  • Your location
  • Study method and duration

Complete an enquiry to discuss the price of the course and payment options with a course advisor.

About Southern Cross University Online

SCU Online offers postgraduate online courses at the Masters, Diploma and Certificate levels.

When you study an online postgraduate course with Southern Cross University, you can select from some of the most popular study areas in Australia, including education, engineering and law.

You’ll enjoy 100% online learning, delivered by academics experienced in digital education.

Unlike other online university courses, you’ll collaborate with teaching staff and peers in an online study environment custom-built for this kind of learning. That might include virtual lectures and tutorials (either live or recorded), online consultations with lecturers, online quizzes and cooperating with fellow students on projects from the comfort of your own home or study space.

CRICOS Provider: 01241G

Recognition

Australian Qualifications Framework
This course is approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

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