Graduate certificate in Indigenous mental health and wellbeing

• Institution:

  University of Southern Queensland

• Type:

  Graduate Certificate courses

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus:

  Indigenous

Overview

Target audience: Qualified health practitioners wanting to develop culturally appropriate mental health skills

Course summary: This course provides participants with a greater understanding of Indigenous Australian social, health and mental health issues, with particular emphasis on culturally appropriate intervention strategies in assisting Indigenous mental health clients. On completion of the program, graduates should be able to:

• demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Australian cultures and communities
• demonstrate understanding of and distinguish between Indigenous and Western/Caucasian concepts of health; in particular be able to articulate the meaning and significance of the holistic view of health, espoused by Indigenous Australians peoples, in relation to mental health
• critically assess the prevalence of mental health disorders and problems in Indigenous Australian communities today
• understand, and demonstrate competence in the use of, culturally appropriate intervention strategies in assisting Indigenous mental health clients.

Fee payable: Yes

Delivery mode: On site

Financial support for Indigenous students: Not specified

Contacts

University of Southern Queensland
Ph: (07) 4631 5315
Freecall: 1800 269 500
Email: study@usq.edu.au

Links

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