Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health provides specialized knowledge in the clinical and legal aspects of forensic mental health. It equips students with skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing individuals with forensic mental health issues. The program is delivered online, allowing for flexible study, and prepares graduates for diverse career opportunities in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health equips students with specialized knowledge in the clinical and legal aspects of law and forensic mental health. The program explores criminal, civil, child, and family forensic mental health subspecialties, providing participants with theoretical and practical training.

Objectives:

The key objectives of the program are to:

• Enhance students' expertise in the clinical and legal dimensions of law and forensic mental health.
• Develop specialized skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of individuals with forensic mental health issues.
• Foster critical thinking abilities and the capacity to navigate complex ethical and legal challenges in forensic mental health practice.
• Prepare graduates for diverse career opportunities in the field of forensic mental health.

Program Description:

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health draws upon the expertise of leading professionals in law, medicine, and nursing. It leverages the substantial clinical resources of the Justice Health Long Bay Matraville complex, which houses the high-security Forensic Hospital. The program is delivered entirely online through video lectures, forums, and interactive activities.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in forensic mental health, including:

• Forensic assessment and treatment in correctional facilities
• Forensic psychiatry and private practice
• Work in departments of community services, fire brigades, police forces, and legal agencies
• Roles in juvenile justice services and district mental health services
• Consulting and research in forensic mental health