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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Mental Health Nursing

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Mental Health Nursing

  • AQF Level

    08

  • Amount of Training

    26 weeks

  • Course Fee

    AUD $8,000

  • Payment Option

    Easy payment options

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
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* Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

Why IHNA Online ?

  • Competency based training underpinned by adult learning principles
  • Personalised attention to individual student
  • Access to 24*7 Online Library
  • Experienced educators with industry
  • Easy Payment Options
  • Finalist and Winner of national and international training award
  • Networking Opportunities with peak bodies and industries
  • IHNA Online Alumnus Status
  • Dedicated Student Support Team
  • Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – learn as you practise

Course Overview

Rapid changes in society have created challenges for individuals and their communities. All elements of the healthcare system need professionals with skills and expertise to promote individual and community mental health.

This course will equip you to assess the nursing needs of patients in a variety of clinical settings and develop a greater understanding of mental health theory and clinical practice. Mental Health nursing demands knowledge, confidence, and abilities to care for patients successfully.

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Mental Health Nursing will enhance your current nursing knowledge and abilities by developing mental health nursing methods and specialised skills. You will feel confident in your ability to provide care for patients.

The course is offered online and includes a requirement to work in a mental health setting under supervision while studying the course.

Students will learn how to:

  • Apply critical thinking processes, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to evaluate and administer nursing care delivered to patients within the healthcare system
  • Critically review the roles, functions and the scope of practice of a nurse in mental health setting
  • Demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for delivering excellent therapeutic treatment to patients in mental health settings
  • Perform an assessment of the legal, ethical, social, cultural, and political issues that influence the delivery of person-centered healthcare
  • Recognize, evaluate, and use evidence-based nursing strategies while caring for clients in mental health settings

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.

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Course Aims

IHM’s mental health speciality course is a postgraduate course that may lead to a Master of Nursing by enrolling in a Master of Nursing course online or on campus. The course is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as practical knowledge and abilities.

Career Opportunity

  • Adult, Child health and youth, and aged acute inpatient units
  • Early Psychosis and Headspace
  • Residential and non-residential rehabilitation programs
  • Community-based teams that provide crisis response, assertive outreach and continuing care
  • Emergency departments
  • Forensic and justice system
  • Primary care sector and community health centres
  • Training, education and research

What will I study?

Successful completion of this course requires you to complete the following units:

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points

Course Module

Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course.

01 Core unit

02 Specialisation units

Fees and Charges


Tuition Fee : AUD $8,000

IHM Online Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Mental Health Nursing specialisation an applicant is required to:

Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification

Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or

Be a registered nurse with the Nurses’ Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

Digital literacy

Registered Nurses having a three-year Diploma Of Nursing qualification and at least three years of experience as a registered nurse are eligible to enrol in this course

English Language proficiency requirement for International Students:
  • Nurses currently registered and working in English Speaking Countries do not need this requirement. The recognised countries are: Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland and South Africa, or
  • Direct entry through a pass in English for Academic Purpose (EAP) course with the minimum score of 70%
  • Applicants must have concurrent employment (or access to) in the Mental Health Nursing and one- year of full‐time post‐registration clinical experience

How to Apply

You can apply online using the “Quick Enquiry” link.

Please Note: You will be required to complete an E-Learning Assessment by the night before you come into face-to-face training.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us on 1800 22 52 83

Step 1
Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” and pay your tuition fees.
Step 2
Access: Explore the learning resources and start learning on your learning platform. Credentials, user guide and a conditional offer letter will be sent to your email
Step 3
LLN:You are required to complete an LLN test, within the first 3 days of enrolling
Step 4
Confirmation:Upon completion of your LLN and any other prerequisites, you will be issued a confirmation of admission
Step 5
Cooling off period:Once enrolled students have a 5 working days cooling off period (from course commencement date) to withdraw from the course and avail a full refund of the fees paid

* Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

FAQ’s

Any other questions in your mind – let us give you some more clarity with the following FAQs:

Among the other requirements there are a few prerequisites you must fulfil in order to enrol in Diploma of Nursing, the general requirements are:
  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You must be a citizen of Australia. As an alternative, you need a permanent humanitarian visa or a certain type of temporary visa with study privileges
  • To compare your language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills to the benchmark levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework, you must also take an online test (ACSF)
  • Regarding the English language standards as from time to time set forth by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, you will be required to provide a declaration

Yes, definitely required.
A PTE score of 65 or an OET score of B, or an overall IELTS score of 7 bands with no component scores lower than 6.5 bands. You must have at least one year of recent, either paid or unpaid, experience as required by the respective institution or by the university.