University of Canberra
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis course has been designed in response to the growing need for nursing, allied health and other front-line professionals with the skills to improve and promote the mental health of individuals and the community. Developed in close consultation with industry, this unique course is multidisciplinary, contemporary, and responsive, ensuring that graduates are well prepared to meet the current and future needs of people who experience mental health challenges. Embrace your passion for mental health care and build on your existing profession to advance your career with highly sought-after skills in this specialised field.
Studying alongside peers, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing mental health across the lifespan. You’ll explore the theory, principles, and evidence that supports recovery-focused care and gain the necessary skills to assess and implement clinical interventions for those experiencing mental health challenges. Flexibly delivered and 100% online, you can fit your study around your personal and professional commitments to graduate confident, in-demand, and ready to invest your passion in quality care.
Delivery mode
University of Canberra offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Completion of a Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate qualification in a Health or Science discipline or equivalent graduate status or experience.
Assumed knowledge:
Allied health, clinical, or human services knowledge and experience.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Counsellor
Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Case Manager
A Mental Health Case Manager supports individuals with mental health conditions to manage their treatment and improve their quality of life. You mi...
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Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is embedded deep in the soul of Canberra, the Australian capital. Canberra is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored and opportunity is created.
Our home in Canberra and connection with our neighbouring communities shapes our purpose as a university. Whether it’s fostering innovation, meeting health-care needs, solving environmental challenges or equipping our future leaders, our University is an embodiment of our distinctive city. Canberra is a wonderful place to live, study and work – a safe, connected, multicultural city which boasts great scenery, excellent entertainment and sports venues, a buzzing food scene and a glittering galaxy of cultural institutions.
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