Mental Health Nursing - An Introduction CQUniversity Australia

Overview

This Mental Health Nursing - An Introduction course offered by CQUniversity Australia is broad in its content. It explores historical aspects of mental health, symptomatology and diagnosis, relationship building and a look at you - the 'person' in the nurse.

It also covers the Recovery Model and the important perspectives from consumers or service users which will assist you in your understanding of mental health care delivery.

Learning Outcomes

• Briefly, outline the history of mental health

• Compare the historical and contemporary mental health models

• Outline the recovery approach

• Compare psychotic and affective disorders, personality and anxiety disorders

• Identify key elements of a mental health assessment

• Recognise the benefits of person-centred care

• Explore the settings and role of mental health nurse practitioners.

Career Opportunities

• Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. 

• Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.