Primary and Community Health 2: Mental Health and Addictions Early Intervention
Health Studies
A course by
Massey University
This micro-credential equips health professionals in primary and community settings to identify and address mental health issues and addictions, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and cultural safety.
NZ$650
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply culturally safe prevention and early intervention strategies
Apply knowledge of prevention and early intervention strategies that are culturally safe to address mental health issues and addictions in primary and community healthcare settings.
Critical reflection on referral and integration
About This Course
Primary and Community Health 2: Mental Health and Addictions Early Intervention is an 8-week micro-credential designed for health workers in Aotearoa, including nurses, working in primary and community settings. The course provides practical tools, strategies, resources, and referral pathways, emphasising prevention, early intervention, and culturally safe healthcare. It is delivered as a blend of online sessions and an in-person workshop and totals up to 50 hours of learning. Students develop enhanced skills and confidence to provide timely, effective, and culturally safe care for people with mental health issues and addictions. The course is assessment-based, requiring completion of a case study. It can count towards an approved postgraduate qualification.
Course Content
- Prevention and early intervention strategies for mental health and addictions
- Culturally safe practice in healthcare settings
- Referral pathways and resources for mental health and addictions support
- Case study analysis and reflection
- Integration of prevention and intervention strategies in primary and community healthcare
- Assessment through written case study
- Live online sessions and in-person workshop delivery
Entry Requirements
Must be a primary or community health worker (including nurses)
Build towards these roles
Enhanced skills for primary and community health rolesImproved career progression for nurses and other health workers in mental health and addictionsDemonstrated capability in early intervention and culturally safe practice
Build skills in these industries
HealthMental Health ServicesAddiction ServicesCommunity Health
