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Visit the website Mental Health Nursing - An Introduction and complete the following steps:
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Summary:
This online micro-credential introduces concepts that will assist you to develop an understanding of the nursing care of people with mental health problems or conditions. The micro-credential 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.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
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.
Assessment: Online Quiz
Fee: $45
Duration: 2 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
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.
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au