Program Overview

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

Programme 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.

Programme Details

Level

6

Duration

8 weeks

Domestic Fees

$1,361 (indicative for 2025 intake)

Programme Outline

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 working in primary, secondary, or tertiary mental health and addiction settings.

More Detail About This Qualification

• This micro-credential is worth 15 credits and is delivered over 8 weeks.
• Learning is delivered online, except for the one-day on-campus orientation at the beginning of the course. Learning includes online tutorials, self-directed learning (approximately 2-4 hours per week), and practical.

What You Will Learn

• Stigma and discrimination
• Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment & Treatment) Act 1992
• Mental Health Status Assessment, within a Te Whare Tapa Whā framework
• Culturally safe practice
  • Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Working with Pacific peoples
  • Diversity 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.

Please upload your Letter of Support as part of your Online Application in the Additional Information section.

Completion and Progression

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