Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)-ADMH1

Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)-ADMH1

About this course

Course objectives

The Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health) is designed to provide the academic and clinical preparation for registered nurses to practise in mental health nursing. This course will provide graduates with a recognised tertiary qualification, and a career in mental health nursing in a variety of public and private healthcare settings.

Course description

The Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health) courses will be offered full-time in 3 Post-diploma Certificates (PDCs) over 7 months (30 weeks). Total curriculum is 790 hours comprising 390 hours of academic studies and 400 of clinical practice. The following PDCs are covered under this programme:

PDC1: Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles and Science of Mental Health Nursing-ADMH1 (225 hours)

PDC2: Post-Diploma Certificate in Advanced Concepts in Mental Health Nursing-ADMH1 (165 hours)

PDC3: Post-Diploma Certificate in Practice of Mental Health Nursing-ADMH1 (400 hours)

Target audiences

Registered nurses who meet all the admission requirements.