Undergraduate Certificate in Indigenous Mental Health
The Undergraduate Certificate may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Indigenous Mental Health specialisation (SPUC-IMHTH) within the Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences) (B-HLTHSC) program at Curtin. For students who meet the entry criteria, the Undergraduate Certificate may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Indigenous Australian Mental Health Principles and Practice Major (MJRU-INMHL) within the Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices) (B-INDCHL) program at Curtin.
What you'll learn
- Apply principles and concepts of Indigenous Mental Health in a variety of contexts relevant to further learning and/or paraprofessional work
- Apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills relevant to Indigenous Mental Health to generate innovative solutions to problems
- Use technology appropriately to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other health care professionals
- Consider global perspectives on Indigenous Mental Health and international Indigenous Mental Health standards
- Demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on Indigenous Mental Health
- Work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills