Assessment and Intervention

BHW602

Undertaking effective assessments and devising appropriate person-centred interventions are vital skills for mental health and addiction practitioners. This online course provides an overview of a range of mental health and wellbeing assessment and intervention models, including indigenous models.

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    Level
    6
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    Credits
    20
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    Cost
    $964 NZ Domestic
    $1,950 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
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    Prerequisites

    If you need to discuss prerequisites for this course
    contact us

Professional competencies and relevant legislation that influences assessment and therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand is also covered. The online course is underpinned by a focus on the importance of person centred therapeutic relationships and will help you develop skills in active listening and empathic responses to advocate for appropriate interventions. Additionally, you will be introduced to the importance of self-care, professional supervision and relevant professional codes of ethics that shape current professional practice.          

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 

 

Students who successfully complete this online course will be able to

  • Analyse the importance of person-centered therapeutic relationships.
  • Outline and compare appropriate mental health and wellbeing assessments.
  • Select and justify appropriate person-centered therapeutic interventions.
  • Apply appropriate person-centered therapeutic skills.
  • Describe legislation and how it is applied in mental health and wellbeing practice, and the importance of professional codes of ethics and self-care.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

 

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma

Course availability over the next 12 months

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  •  
    Level
    6
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $964 NZ Domestic
    $1,950 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites

    If you need to discuss prerequisites for this course
    contact us