Diploma Of Mental Health

Help those in need to improve their mental health and quality of life

Course code

CHC53315

On campus

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Online

Applications Open

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time - 15 months (2 modules per study period). Part Time - 2 years (1 module per study period). Note: Modules 8,9 and 10 need to be completed together in one study period.

Start dates

25 Jan, 19 April, 12 Jul and 4 Oct

• Read more about this course

  This flexible online course allows you to study at your own pace with support from teachers, fellow students and student engagement officers every step of the way. Best of all, you can study whenever and wherever you want, giving you the freedom to complete your course alongside work and other commitments.
  
  Please note: course duration for part-time students will vary depending on the number of modules undertaken per study period and module availability.

• Course units

  Module 01 Diversity

  CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

  CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

  Module 02 Assessing AOD client needs

  CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues

  Module 03 Dual Diagnosis

  CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol & other drug issues

  Module 04 Clients and trauma

  CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care

  CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status

  Module 05 Case Management

  CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management

  CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

  Module 06 Professional Practice

  CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

  CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

  Module 07 Promotion and Prevention Strategies

  CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs

  CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services

  CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

  Module 08 Mental Health and Wellbeing

  CHCMHS003 Provide recovery-oriented mental health services

  CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

  CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives

  Module 09 Recovery In Mental Health

  CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships

  CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity

  Module 10 Care and Advocacy

  CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services

  HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Mental Health
  Possible job outcome	mental health support worker social justice worker drug and alcohol clinician

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of course commencement. Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for both literacy and numeracy., Chisholm Online students are also required to meet the requirements of the Chisholm Online Service Standards - https://www.chisholm.edu.au/study-online/how-studying-online-works/online-service-standards, Please note: All students need to be able to obtain a clear volunteer Working with Children Check prior to undertaking work placement., Students who are unable to complete workplacement, will be unable to successfully complete the requirements of the course.

• Fees

  Indicative course fees	Concession	Student eligible for government-subsidised training	Full fee paying
  Module 01 Diversity	N/A	$325.00	$679.25
  Module 02 Assessing AOD client needs	N/A	$675.00	$1,410.75
  Module 03 Dual Diagnosis	N/A	$450.00	$940.50
  Module 04 Clients and trauma	N/A	$700.00	$1,463.00
  Module 05 Case Management	N/A	$875.00	$1,828.75
  Module 06 Professional Practice	N/A	$925.00	$1,933.25
  Module 07 Promotion and Prevention Strategies	N/A	$1,125.00	$2,351.25
  Module 08 Mental Health and Wellbeing	N/A	$1,100.00	$2,299.00
  Module 09 Recovery In Mental Health	N/A	$700.00	$1,463.00
  Module 10 Care and Advocacy	N/A	$575.00	$1,201.75
  Payable	N/A	$7,450.00	$15,570.50

  *Indicative fees as published are based on typical annual student contact hours per course, and are subject to change, given individual circumstances at enrolment.
  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $15,793 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.