CHC40508 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Underpinned by the philosophy of Recovery Oriented Practice, this course aims to build understanding and practical skills in working with people with mental health problems. Get up-to-date with the latest approaches and increase your confidence as a mental health worker.
The qualification consists of 15 units (11 compulsory units and 4 elective units). Overview of units.
Course Dates and Duration
Enrol now for courses starting in 2012
| Certificate IV in Mental Health | Sydney 2012 | Newcastle 2012 |
| Foundations of Mental Health Part 1 | 22 - 23 February |
19 - 20 June |
| Foundations of Mental Health Part 2 |
2 - 3 April |
2 - 3 August |
| Assess, Respond to Suicide |
9 May |
11 September |
| Foundations of AOD |
13 - 14 June | 24 - 25 October |
| Law and Ethics in Mental Health Work |
8 August |
7 November |
| Working with Aboriginal People |
28 August | 21 November |
| Cultural Diversity |
29 August | 20 November |
| Risk: New Perspectives and Practices (elective) |
17 September | 28 November |
| Consumers and Carers (elective) |
25 September |
6 June 2013 |
| Medication Matters (elective) |
23 October | 19 February 2013 |
| Mental Health and AOD (elective) |
29 - 30 November | 16 - 17 April 2013 |
Choose Your Training Pathway
There a number of different pathways available for individuals to complete the Certificate IV in Mental Health.
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Selection Critieria
You must be currently working with people with mental illnesses as part of your day to day work. Participants must also be able to read and write English to a standard that allows them to read, understand and follow OHS instructions, read workplace procedures, and write case notes. MHCC can provide some assistance through reasonable adjustment processes, and provide appropriate referrals for support.