Certificate in Community Mental Health Nursing
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Course Overview
The aim of the Certificate in Community Mental Health Nursing is to develop the learners' knowledge and skills in a range of community mental health-focused interventions, in line with Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone. This course aims to:
- Critically develop learners' knowledge and critical thinking skills in a range of recovery focused interventions
- Provide the learner with an opportunity to develop the knowledge and understanding of trauma required to competently integrate the principles of trauma informed care into their practice
- Prepare learners to screen and assess those with mental health issues and secondary physical health issues and to respond in a timely and proactive manner
This course is best suited to:
- Mental health nurses who have been employed in inpatient psychiatric hospitals for most of their career to date and are moving to work in community mental health services. These nurses will require re-education and reorientation to a community mental health service.
- Mental health nurses who are currently working in a community setting and wish to be upskilled with a refocused practice in line with Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone.
- Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing.
- Nurses who work within practice settings that engage with individuals who may experience mental health issues.
What makes this course different
This programme is approved by the NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland).
This programme is suitable for nurses from various disciplines including those working in the Intellectual Disability and General settings
Course Delivery and Modules
The course will be delivered on one day a week (from 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs) via a mix of live online classes and Face to Face workshops in DkIT,
Please note this timetable is subject to change.
Fees and Funding
Fees
Entry requirements
Participants must:
- Be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with NMBI or equivalent
- Be currently employed in a setting providing services for individuals who experience a mental health disorder
- All applicants will hold a relevant Level 8 qualification in Nursing
- Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. (view policy) Learn more about RPL at DkIT
- International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
- Candidates may be interviewed.
How to apply
Apply for this course using our online applications system as per below. Please ensure that you submit the following documents with your application:
- Copy of CV
- Copy of NMBI registration
- Copy of Academic Transcripts/Parchments
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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