Nursing - Community Mental Health Nursing

Course Overview

The aim of the Post Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health Nursing is to provide learners with knowledge and critical thinking skills to promote positive mental health in the community, in line with Sharing the Vision - a Mental Health Policy for Everyone. Graduates of the programme will develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and innovative practice in caring for those with mental health issues in community settings.



The PG Dip in Community Mental Health Nursing programme will be applicable to the following:



-Mental health nurses who have been employed in inpatient psychiatric hospitals for most of their career to date and are moving to work in community mental health services. These nurses will require re-education and reorientation to a community mental health service.



- Mental health nurses who are currently working in a community setting and wish to be upskilled with a refocused practice in line with Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone.



- Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing.



- Nurses who work within practice settings that engage with individuals who may experience mental health issues.

Semester 1

Recovery in Community Mental Health (10 ECTS)

Trauma Informed Care within Mental Health Care (10 ECTS)



Semester 2

Integrated Care and Specialist Skills (10 ECTS)

Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice (10 ECTS)



Semester 3

Psychosocial Interventions in Professional Practice (10 ECTS)

Leadership and Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice (10 ECTS)

Applicants must:

- Be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with NMBI or equivalent



- Be currently employed in a setting providing services for individuals who experience a mental health disorder



- All applicants will hold a relevant Level 8 qualification in Nursing



- Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.



- International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.

How To Apply

Apply Directly to DkIT

Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system (see "Application Weblink" above). Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.



International Application (non-EU)

International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.

18 months (3 Semesters) part-time, blended delivery.



Course Delivery

The course will be delivered on Thursdays (from 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs) via a mix of live online classes and Face to Face workshops in DkIT.

Start Date: September 2025.