Our Teaching

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health)

The Centre is contracted by Skills Matter, Te Pou to coordinate and deliver the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health).

This programme is designed for graduates in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work who want to develop their skills and knowledge in infant, child and adolescent mental health (ICAMH).

It has been running continuously since 1998 and we have a high proportion of students completing the programme each year. In 2020, there was a 60% increase in funding and all additional places were filled.

The programme consists of three courses:

• Development and Psychopathology (2 x 15 points)
• Assessment and Treatment Planning (30 points)

Once completed, the Certificate can be used towards the Postgraduate Diploma.

Postgraduate Diploma

This programme is designed for graduates in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work who want to develop their skills and knowledge in infant, child and adolescent mental health (ICAMH).

 It consists of these courses, which can be completed as standalone courses to achieve a Certificate of Proficiency.

• CBT with children, adolescents and whānau (Parts 1 & 2, 2 x 15 points).
• Youth Forensics (Semesters 1 & 2).
• Early Childhood Mental Health (Semesters 1 & 2, 30 points).
• Models of Therapy (Semester 1, 15 points).
• Youth Addictions & Co-existing Problems (Semester 2, 15 points).

This Diploma can be used towards the Master of Health Practice (ICAMH).

Master of Health Practice (Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health)

In 2019, a Master of Health Practice (Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health) programme was offered for the first time, with first graduates expected in 2021. It was developed to meet the needs of graduates and healthcare professionals looking for an advanced postgraduate programme to develop their skills and knowledge of ICAMH.

This programme consists of achieving the following:

• Certificate in Health Sciences (ICAMH) (60 points)
• Diploma in Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (60 points)
• Masters of Health Practice (ICAMH) (60 points)

These ICAMH courses are all offered through web-based learning and campus block teaching.

HLTHPSYC 122 – Behaviour, Health and Development (Suzanne Stevens & Karolina Stasiak)

 This 15-point course is the core psychology foundational course for students in the health sciences and those preparing for a range of clinical pathways, including pharmacy, medicine, nursing and medical imaging.

 It enables students to understand the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to human behaviour and apply that understanding to healthcare practice.

Medicine (MBChB)

We teach medical students at the University of Auckland during their second, third, fifth and sixth years.

Courses we have developed and continue to run include:

Human Early Life Development Integrated Learning Activity (MBChB 221 & 321, Trecia Wouldes)

Core child psychiatry training modules for 5th year medical students (MBChB 401 & 501, Hiran Thabrew)

We also participate in medical curriculum development,  placement support and student assessment.

RANZCP Specialist Training

We contribute to the training and development of new adult and child psychiatrists as part of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) – accredited Northern Region Basic and Advanced Training Committees.

Our roles include:

• Development and delivery of child psychiatry teaching
• Participation in trainee examinations
• Supervision of research projects