Mental Health and Addictions Course - Master of Health Practice
Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions degree and explore a range of evidence and theories related to mental health and addictions recovery and rehabilitation.
The Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. It's designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience.
You can select courses that reflect your career needs and interests. The courses examine the complexities of the practice context.
This is part of the Master of Health Practice.
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You need a total of 180 points to complete the Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions qualification.
Choose one of
- MENH808 Assessment for Mental Health Practice (15 points)
- MENH810 Foundations for Addiction Practice (15 points)
And select 60 points from
- MENH802 Concepts of Recovery in Mental Health (30 points)
- MENH808 Assessment for Mental Health Practice (15 points)
- MENH809 Intervention for Mental Health Practice (15 points)
- MENH810 Foundations for Addiction Practice (15 points)
- MENH811 Assessment and Formulation for Addiction Issues (15 points)
- MENH812 Intervention for Addiction Issues (15 points)
- MENH813 Social Justice in Mental Health and Addictions Practice (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL808 Quantitative Research (15 points)
- HEAL810 Qualitative Research (15 points)
- OR relevant postgraduate courses with the approval of the programme leader.
And choose one of
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
And complete a practice dissertation
* Students who want to be considered for DAPAANZ registration need to complete MENH810,MENH811,MENH812 and MENH813 and have a relevant health or social sciences degree.
List of eligible bachelor’s degrees
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Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- Equips health professionals for advanced practice in mental health and addictions
- Includes a practice project in an area of your interest
- Open to all qualified health professionals
- Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning
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