Program Overview

Te Taha Whanau for Enrolled Nurses in Mental Health and Addictions (Micro-credential)

Overview

This micro-credential is designed for enrolled nurses working in mental health and addiction practice. It introduces the context of mental health and addiction nursing, along with key concepts relating to safe practice within Aotearoa New Zealand.

Level and Duration

• Level: 6
• Duration: 8 weeks

Fees

• Domestic Fees: $1,361 (indicative for 2025 intake)

Program Details

This flexibly offered micro-credential is one in a series of four, which includes:

• Te Taha Hinengaro (15 Credits)
• Te Taha Tinana (15 Credits)
• Te Taha Wairua (15 Credits)
• Te Taha Whanau (15 Credits)

These micro-credentials are suitable for all registered enrolled nurses, whether you are working in primary, secondary, or tertiary mental health and addiction settings.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of all four micro-credentials, you are eligible to apply for Proficient on the PDRP framework for Enrolled Nurses.

What You Will Learn

• Whanau Ora
• Navigating families
• Working with vulnerable whanau
• Risk and resiliency
• Service user partnerships
• Tuakana Teina in practice

Entry Requirements

• Letter of Support confirming you are a registered enrolled nurse currently working in a primary, secondary, or tertiary mental health and addiction setting.

Delivery

• Learning is delivered online, except for the one day on-campus orientation at the beginning of the start of the course.
• Learning includes online tutorials, self-directed learning (approximately 2-4 hours per week), and practical.