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.
On completion of all four micro-credentials, you are eligible to apply for Proficient on the PDRP framework for Enrolled Nurses
More detail about this qualification
Flexible study options
- 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 start of the course.
- Learning includes online tutorials, self-directed learning (approximately 2-4 hours per week) and practical.
What you will learn
- Working with people in mental distress
- Mental health later in life
- Mental health and disability
- Mental health and addictions
- Introducing comorbidities
- Equally well – looking after the physical health of service users
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.
Find your future at Health Open Evening - Wednesday 13 August
We’re opening our doors at Whitireia Porirua Campus for Health Open Evening! Visit our simulation suites, labs and classroom facilities, understand the application process and chat to tutors across our health programmes.
