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Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

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Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

This programme aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of common and high burden / low prevalence mental health disorders, and the ability to make evidence based clinical decisions on assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients. You will be equipped to provide holistic, compassionate, recovery-oriented care which considers the unique requirements of the individual patient.

What you'll learn

(Tuition fees – it is for the full duration of the programme)

Entry Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (honours) from a recognised institution
  • Proficiency in English (assessed at application, IELTS not required)

Who is this programme for?

The programme for the Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing Course Online is designed to suit a range of professionals:

    • Healthcare Professionals: enhance your understanding of mental health, informed by the latest research in neuroscience.
    • Psychologists: deepen your knowledge of neurobiological underpinnings of mental health conditions.
    • Educators: Understand mental health issues which can impact learners, enhancing your ability to support students and foster positive learning environments.
    • Social Care Workers: learn how neuroscience informs social and community interventions.
    • Counsellors: equip yourself with a comprehensive understanding of mental health conditions and their neuroscientific aspects.
    • Policy Makers: understand mental health from a neuroscience perspective to inform evidence-based policy.

Programme modules

Advanced assessment skills & clinical decision making

Mental Health issues in the general population

Interventions in the context of mental health nursing