Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Social and Mental Health Care

The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Social and Mental Health Care is a one year, part time course that offers you the opportunity to upskill, reskill and retrain in social and mental health care. Available 100% online or on campus, this course will equip you with core skills and is a direct pathway into higher education courses in social work and psychology.

During this course you will acquire basic communication skills required for individual, family, and couples therapy. You'll also learn about mental health and behavioural issues. This course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills.

On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Social and Mental Health Care, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a:

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Psychology
• Diploma of Social Care
• Diploma of Counselling

  You may also use the Undergraduate Certificate as a pathway for entry into a variety of other higher education courses.

Advanced standing may be granted for some or all of the subjects you successfully complete. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer.