DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FOR NURSES

DepartmentDepartment of Nursing
Minimum requirement for admissionNurses Qualified with GNM, registered with any of the State Nursing Council in India.
No. of Seats50 seats per batch
Duration of the Course60 hours spread over 6 months
Commencement of Course1st Batch: March to September 2nd Batch: October to March
FeesRs 3300/-
Brief Description of the CourseThis is an online program designed to enhance theoretical and practical knowledge of practice of psychiatry in community mental health. The course deals with topics that help in identifying,  screening for mental health disorders (CMD,   SUD and SMD) and factors influencing it, deciding “best practices” like pharmacological treatment and handle brief psychosocial interventions for mental health issues, making decisions about what can be managed by them and what needs to be referred to higher centres
Course Coordinator & Contact detailsDr Radha Krishnan dr.rk76@gmail.com
FacultyDr Radha Krishnan, Associate Professor Dr. Sailaxmi Gandhi- Professor & HOD- sailaxmi63@yahoo.com Dr. Prasanthi N- Additional Prof- paidi89@gmail.com
How to apply?Once the advertisement is out, application will be available online in the website.
Selection processAfter the expression of interest is filled, the institution will review the application and those who have fulfilled the criteria will be sent a link for the payment. The right of reservation lies with the institution.