Mental Health Nursing
By QingYuan Polytechnic x LUC
Micro-Credential
8 subjects
4.8
476+ enrolled
Mental Health Nursing is a professional course in the nursing program, aligned with positions in hospital psychiatric nursing, community mental health services, and mental and psychological health services in enterprises and schools. This course primarily aims to help students establish and improve a professional knowledge system, laying a solid foundation for future clinical nursing practice. Psychiatric nurses have been included at provincial and national levels within specialist nurse training programs, making mental health nursing one of the future development directions for nursing graduates.
This course is jointly offered by Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia, and QingYuan Polytechnic, China.
Lincoln University College was established in 2002 and upgraded to university college status in 2011. It is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The university emphasizes professional education, applied learning, and international academic collaboration.
QingYuan Polytechnic is a public higher vocational institution in China with strong expertise in nursing education, mental health nursing, and applied professional training. Through this joint program, academic knowledge is closely integrated with clinical and community mental health practice.
- Students with a background in Nursing, Healthcare, or related disciplines; or
- Students currently enrolled in nursing or health-related programs; or
- Healthcare practitioners seeking to enhance mental health nursing competencies
Intake Information
- Course intake is arranged according to the academic calendar of the partner institutions
- Multiple intakes may be available depending on program scheduling
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand fundamental concepts, ethics, and legal aspects of psychiatric nursing.
- Identify common symptoms and syndromes of mental disorders.
- Provide nursing care in hospital, family, and community mental health settings.
- Apply nursing interventions related to psychiatric medication, psychological therapy, and rehabilitation.
- Deliver appropriate nursing care for patients with common mental disorders.
- Demonstrate professional responsibility, empathy, and patient-centered mental health nursing practice.
Graduates of this course may pursue career opportunities in:
- Hospital Psychiatric Departments
- Community Mental Health Services
- Rehabilitation and Mental Health Centers
- School and Enterprise Mental Health Programs
- Public Health and Mental Health Organizations