Therapeutics and Mental Health | Federation University

HEMTL5000 Therapeutics and Mental Health

This unit provides an advanced exploration of mental health nursing practice, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, evidence-informed care in complex clinical environments. Students critically examine mental health systems, policies, and legislation, and develop expertise in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, formulating risk, and planning care. It also addresses the therapeutic use and management of psychotropic medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilisers, and antipsychotics, as well as interventions such as electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Emphasis is placed on integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical reasoning, critical reflection, and person-centred care to support effective decision-making and advanced professional practice.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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