Consolidation of Mental Health Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 5018
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Course ID
207075
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will consolidate knowledge, skills and experience to demonstrate a holistic evidence based approach to mental health care. Contemporary mental health theories and practices; Recovery focused care; trauma informed care; clinical supervision; working with clients with complex care needs and comorbidities; working with clients from diverse social, cultural and linguistic backgrounds; promoting inter-professional and cross organisational practice relationships; delivering comprehensive coordinated person centred care; professional legal and ethical frameworks and standards; evidence based mental health practice ; critically reflective practice; quality use of medicines in the multi-disciplinary context; best practice in mental health practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse and integrate contemporary theories and practices to respond appropriately to mental health consumers and promote recovery.
  • Demonstrate evidence based practice in the provision of mental health care to diverse populations
  • Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and respond to consumers experiencing complex mental health problems, promoting recovery and resilience.
  • Synthesise knowledge of legal, ethical, biological, psychological and social factors into mental health care.
  • Critically evaluate the application and effectiveness of mental health models of care in various practice contexts.
  • Demonstrate care planning, delivery and evaluation consistent with best practice in mental health care

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 59375
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of NURS5026 Perspectives in Mental Health Practice/NURS5030 Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals/NURS5032 Best Practice in Adolescent Mental Health/NURS5033 Best Practice in Older People's Mental Health

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH5148 Consolidation of Mental Health Practice at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

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Assessment

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