Primary and Community Health 3: Mental Health and Addictions Complexities of Care

This Aotearoa-focused micro-credential is the third in a bundle of 3 that we offer. Each of the micro-credentials has the same structure: 3 x 1.5-hour online live sessions and 1 in-person workshop day.

No pre-course preparation is required. At the first live session of each credential, you will be oriented to the online course site, which contains all the relevant resources you need to support your learning. As a Massey University student, you will also have full access to the library and other student services.

Each credential will have 1 assessment to pass (not graded). You will be given a case study with short-answer questions to reflect on and discuss with others at the workshop, before submitting in writing to be assessed.

This micro-credential, Primary and Community Health 3: Mental Health and Addictions Complexities of Care:

• focuses on complex health and social needs for people with mental health and/or addictions and other co-morbidities in the context of their whānau and across services
• enhances skills and confidence for providing effective, holistic care for people with mental health issues and addictions.

Who this course is for

Primary and community health workers, including nurses, who meet the Massey University postgraduate entry requirement and hold a relevant bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

What you'll get

Successful students will receive 5 credits added to their academic record at Massey.

Completion of this course, plus the Primary and Community Health 1: Mental Health and Addictions Settings and Context and Primary and Community Health 2: Mental Health and Addictions Early Intervention, equates to a 15-credit course, which can contribute to an approved postgraduate qualification.

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

• apply best practice knowledge to determine holistic care for people with mental health issues, addictions, and other co-morbidities in primary and community healthcare settings
• critically evaluate and apply appropriate, safe and effective medication management and or referrals in the context of complex care for people with mental health issues and addictions.

Assessments

Exploring a case study.

Meet your facilitators

This course will be facilitated by a Massey staff member and Maria Kekus.

Registrations and enquiries

For all course enquiries and to register your interest, please email nursing@massey.ac.nz. You will need to provide transcripts of qualifications for approval into this course.