16 February 2021
The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) provides professional development opportunities for health professionals working across a range of settings and organisations across NSW.
HETI has recently announced that their Short Units (each 50 hours duration) are now available to support skill development in working with clients with mental health issues across the lifespan.
There are three types of short units available:
| Type of Short Unit | Associated Cost | Method of Delivery |
| Knowledge | $500 Per Unit | · Work at your own pace. |
| Foundation | $500 Per Unit | · Defined start and end date over five weeks.· Involves working with others online and in discussions.· May require virtual attendance at tutorials or practical sessions. |
| Enhance | $885 Per Unit | · Defined start and end date over five weeks.· Involves working with others online and in discussions.· May require virtual attendance at tutorials or practical sessions. |
Each unit of study can be completed as either participation or as credit towards a future award such as a Graduate Certificate Applied Mental Health Studies.
For further information visit HETI Website or View professional development details and availability in the HETI press release.
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