AMA Training Services
Diploma of Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Mental Health is a vital qualification for professionals who are required to have a high level of specialist knowledge, skills and competencies in regard to this critical aspect of healthcare.
The Diploma covers key topics including laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available and other health related issues.
The Diploma of Mental Health is AMA Training Services’ premier mental health course, delivered via our trainer supported Assisted Self Directed (ASD) mode of study.
Delivery mode
AMA Training Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Distance
Learn independently with online resources in a flexible and convenient environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
We recommend that anyone wishing to study this diploma should already have access to a workplace setting in order to complete assessment requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$5,000
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Career opportunities
The Diploma of Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients. ...
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Intake Worker
An Intake Worker conducts initial assessments of clients at welfare services such as mental health clinics or drug and alcohol rehabilitation facil...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
About AMA Training Services
AMA Training Services has built a reputation as a high quality national training provider through dedicated staff and skilled trainers, maintaining strong academic rigour and ensuring the learning outcomes empower students to be better at what they do. We are focused on serving the general community, the private sector and government with highly capable graduates, when it comes to flexibility and high standards of education and assessment AMA Training Services truly stands alone.
AMA Training Services is a trading name of AMA Services (WA) Pty Ltd, part of the Australian Medical Association (WA) Inc. group of companies.
