Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing is organized by AHRO University.

Time limit: 730 days

Description:
This course is for qualified nurses and midwives with an interest in mental health. It would equip participants with the necessary skills to critically analyze current literature and discuss current issues and communicate a unique understanding of key topics related to mental health nursing

Outcomes:
After the course, students should be able:
• Discuss  issues on global mental health nursing (  such as stress, anxiety, depression, psychosis,  drug abuse, and dementia)
• Develop and implement programs/policies to address the mental health burden
• Develop skills essential for a critical understanding of mental health nursing
• Explore an understanding of current issues and research at the forefront of mental health nursing

Course Content:
• Professional nursing practice ( 30 credits)
• Evidence-based mental nursing (30 credits)
• Principles of prescribing (15 credits)
• Managing changes across health and social care ( 15 credits)
• 3 practicals
i. Foundation of Nursing (10 credits)
ii. Building skills for patient-centered  care practice ( 10 credits)
iii. Advanced knowledge and skills  ( Student would pick one of the following themes:  Community Psychiatric Nursing, Forensic Mental Health Nursing, Mental Practice Development Nursing,  Emergency Mental Health) ( 10 credits)