Diploma of Mental Health
The Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315)
is an excellent course which is approved throughout the country and includes all the necessary elements for anyone wishing to develop a prepared in the scope of activity in rendering the mental health services. To include students with relevant knowledge and skills to provide support to mentally ill clients, encourage their recuperation, and enhance their health. It’s suitable for individuals to help the community, in health care, or in rehabilitation industries.
Course Overview
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The calendar duration of the course usually ranges from 12 to 24 months and is carried out with a mixture of methods, including classroom teaching, cohesive remote learning, and independent study. It also entails having to complete a 160-hour work placement in the field of mental health services.
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The diploma comprises 20 units of competency (15 core and 5 electives), with the focus on the following contents
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Trauma-Informed Care:The theories, principles and techniques of caring for trauma victims
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Recovery-Oriented Services:Encouraging the clients on the way they would regain their mental health through recovery planning.
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Early Intervention and Health Promotion:Prevention-focused activities and promoting health and mental wellness.
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Graduates will be equipped with various fundamental skills in
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Counseling and provision of mental health services in a recovery oriented framework and purpose.
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Interacting with the clients, carers and other health professionals in a multi-disciplinary approach.
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Logs on to the issue of integrated treatment of mental and substance use disorders.
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Carrying out mental health visions that develop the emotional, physical and social health of individuals.
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After completion, the graduates can develop their careers in any of the following rewarding roles
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Mental Health Support Worker
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Welfare Support Worker
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Community Rehabilitation Worker
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Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
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There is a shortage of these professions across various units providing primary health care services and the community as a whole, and many of them will be in great demand. Graduate may also wish to undertake additional studies such as a Bachelor of Counselling or Mental Health for greater job opportunities.
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Candidates must
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Not be younger than 18 years old.
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Have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
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Provide evidence of English language comprehension level - IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
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In addition this diploma enables a more direct entry into an expanding industry, which enables its practitioners to have a substantial difference in people’s and that of the society.
