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CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
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* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health Online is ideal for those who want to get specialized skills for working with clients who have mental health issues. The decline in mental health is a massive problem that affects many people, but there aren’t enough qualified people to assist those in need.
Online theory with simulation workshop and work placement
This course is provided through the online, blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 1355 hours, including self-paced structured e-learning as per the session plan, on-campus simulation training, assessment, and 10 hours of work-based training / professional experience placement (PEP).
Students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured self-learning. Weekly support sessions are available for this course if you require any assistance.
Please call our friendly admissions team to know more about the course.
From within Australia : 1800 934 265, From outside Australia : +61 37046 7799
With the Diploma of Mental Health in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:
We offer pathways into higher level qualifications so that on completion of this certificate you can further your education with:
20 units are required for award of this qualification including:
CHCDIV001
Work with Diverse people
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS009
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
CHCMHS011
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCADV005
Provide systems advocacy services
CHCMHS005
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMHS012
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
CHCMHS013
Implement trauma informed care
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety
CHCMHS002
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003
Provide recovery oriented Mental health services
CHCMHS004
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS010
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCEDU001
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCCSM004
Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCDEV004
Confirm developmental status
CHCCSL002
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
Total number of units for this course = 20
An affordable way to learn from IHNA Online training experts
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Adam Gardoll
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Ashley Hartnett
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The dedication, support and motivation of each staff member is great and enables students like myself to achieve their dream.
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Jismy Ouseph
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However, there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but applicants should demonstrate the ability to perform tasks as required by the health industry.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course.
Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 course is required for entry into this course.
Students may undergo language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (prior to commencing the courses).
Students over the age of 22 will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements.
Student must possess basic computer skills which includes covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
Students completing this qualification can further their studies and go on to do:
IHNA Online has defined entry requirements for courses under its mandate, as outlined by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for Courses,’ to ensure that students meet industry standards.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Students must submit a portfolio of past evidence, which may include third-party assessments, and partaking in an interview procedure. They can further have their prior learning and work experiences acknowledged in this certification. A practical demonstration of the portfolio presented by the students may also be used to evaluate student’s competencies and expertise, which will give the educators a clear idea. In addition to this mutual recognition and credit transfer allow students to have their previous formal training recognized.
Credit Transfer is only available for Australian qualifications when a student has completed the units considered necessary for a qualification at another Registered Training Organization.
