POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIALTY CARE – PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH CARE This programme reflects current and developing research-based practice, in relation to health care delivery
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This programme is designed to provide Registered Nurses and Registered Health Professionals with an integrated, supported theoretical and practical programme of study to ensure the development of specialty knowledge and skills required of a health professional working in the New Zealand context. The Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care can be completed over two years. All papers are 17 weeks in duration and each paper is a combination of online and short block tutorials delivered at our Porirua campus.
PAPER INFORMATION HSC8605: Primary Mental Health Care (45 credits) This paper offers students specialty knowledge and understanding of mental health care within a holistic framework. The purpose is to expand the student’s ability to relate theoretical constructs of models of care and key concepts of recovery focused mental health care to a variety of primary care settings. Each student will explore their own understanding of self and others and extend their knowledge in relation to working with individuals experiencing mental illness in primary health care. Modules covered include: >> Cultural safety in practice >> Professional practice >> Psychopathology >> Professional responsibilities
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Whitireia postgraduate programmes have a flexible learning approach with a mix of block courses and online learning. As distance students, there is a full range of support available including distance library services and online learning support.
Work completed as part of this programme may contribute evidence for use in Professional Development Recognition Programmes (PDRP). Successful graduates may also gain credits towards Master’s studies.
QUALIFICATION Papers are NZQA accredited at Level 8 and approved by Nursing Council of New Zealand. Graduates gain 45 credits towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
LOCATION Porirua campus, Wineera Drive, Porirua
www.whitireia.ac.nz
0800 944 847 +64 4 237 3100 info@whitireia.ac.nz international@whitireia.ac.nz
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2014 START DATES Location Porirua
Paper
Start Date
First tutorial
Second tutorial
End date
HSC8605: Primary Mental Health Care
10 March
10-11 March
9 June
4 July
DURATION 17 weeks per paper
LEVEL 8
FEES Domestic: $1,854.50 per paper International: $11,975 per paper
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Domestic: registered health professional with current New Zealand practicing certificate, Bachelor degree or equivalent; employment in relevant clinical service for a minimum of three days per week International: IELTS 7.0 in each band
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change. Please confirm before applying to enrol.
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POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIALTY CARE – PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH CARE
August 2013