The Post Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health Nursing course will expand the mental health nurse’s knowledge base and enable informed and competent practice in the forensic setting.  The course equips students with the necessary assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills required for nursing mentally disordered offenders in the forensic and community setting.  The course also enables students to explore their attitudes to mentally disordered offenders to encourage a positive approach to this group of clients.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Current registration as a mental health or comprehensive nurse.  Current employment in a forensic mental health or custodial setting that meets the approval of the course coordinator.  Students must provide evidence of such employment as a part of the application process.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

External fee paying course with a clinical practice component.