Consolidation of Mental Health Nursing Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5906
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Course ID
202343
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Clinical Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
240 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will consolidate knowledge, skills and experience to demonstrate a holistic evidence based approach to mental health care. Contents include: 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; clinical competence in mental health practice 

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed NURS5022 Theoretical Approaches to Mental Health Practice AND 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 NURS5158 Consolidation of Mental Health Nursing Practice at the University of South Australia