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Introductory Certificate in Infant Mental Health

New mother smiles as she cradles her sleeping baby

Introductory Certificate in Infant and Perinatal Mental Health – 2025

Expressions of interest are now open for the Introductory Certificate in Infant Mental Health (ICIMH) and the Introductory Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (ICPMH). These 10-week courses are designed for professionals working with infants, toddlers, pregnant and postnatal women, and their families. Sessions will run on Wednesday afternoons from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm, with options to attend remotely via MS Teams for rural and remote clinicians.

Course details

These programs provide foundational knowledge, enhance confidence in practice, and offer opportunities for group discussions, case studies, and reflection.

Eligibility and fees

The courses are open to midwives, childcare workers, mental health professionals, and others working in related fields.

  • Full fee: $600
  • Discounted fees:
    - WCH staff, CaFHS, full-time students: $300
    - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers: $100
    - CAMHS staff: No fee (with manager approval)

Each successful participant will receive a certificate upon completion.

How to apply

Expressions of interest are required to tentatively secure a place, with enrolments confirmed if you meet the criteria. Full payment is required on acceptance into the course. As places are limited, early submission is encouraged.

For enquiries email: HelenMayoHouse@sa.gov.au or call (08) 7087 1047 or (08) 7087 1048.

 

Location

In person and online. 

Date Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration   3h
Repeats?   Repeats 12 Feb 2025, 19 Feb 2025, 26 Feb 2025, 5 Mar 2025, 12 Mar 2025, 19 Mar 2025, 26 Mar 2025, 2 Apr 2025, 9 Apr 2025
Upcoming Recurrences
  •   Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm 6:00pm
  •   Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm 6:00pm
  •   Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:00pm 6:00pm
  •   Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:00pm 6:00pm
  •   Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00pm 6:00pm
  •   Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:00pm 6:00pm
  •   Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00pm 6:00pm
  •   Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm 6:00pm