Education

Event and Product Endorsement

The ACMHN assesses and recognises professional events, educational activities, and products — giving mental health nurses confidence in the quality of their professional development.

What is Endorsement?

Through the endorsement process, the ACMHN assesses and recognises professional events, educational activities, and products. The process is based on the principles of adult learning and recognises the importance of different forms of teaching, different styles of learning, and different professional needs.

The aims of endorsement are:

  • To ensure a minimum standard for professional development activities in mental health nursing are met
  • To allocate points consistently and equitably, reflecting the specialist or generalist value of the activity
  • To ensure the activities are relevant to the needs of members, employers, clients, and the community
  • To provide feedback for the improvement of the educational and training value of the activities

The criteria are derived from empirically-based research into the effectiveness of professional development as a quality assurance mechanism.

Apply for Endorsement

Download the application form for detailed information about the endorsement process and requirements.

⬇ Endorsement Application Form

Levels of Endorsement

There are two levels of endorsement, which differ depending on the relevance of the material to mental health nurses.

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Level 1

Applies to all educational events, products, and materials relevant to mental health nursing.

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Level 2

Applies to all educational events, products, and materials targeted toward and prepared specifically for mental health nurses.

How Long Does it Last?

Activities and products can be endorsed for one, two, or three years. If content changes by more than 10%, a new application is required. Event endorsement lapses once the event has taken place.

Why Does the ACMHN Provide an Endorsement Service?

The ACMHN endorsement service provides mental health nurses with confidence that an educational event or activity meets the standard set by their professional body. Endorsed activities or events are assessed against criteria to establish that they are well organised, meet legal requirements, and are based on up-to-date evidence.

The ACMHN maintains a list of all endorsed products on our website, providing an event with additional marketing exposure.

View Endorsed Events

Events endorsed by the ACMHN meet a strict set of criteria to provide Mental Health Nurses with assurance about the quality of their professional development.

View Endorsed Events 

Expression of Interest — Endorsement Application Assessors

The ACMHN invites expressions of interest from members interested in becoming Endorsement Application Assessors (EAAs).

EAAs will be required to:

  • Be available to assess endorsement applications submitted to the ACMHN
  • Provide a written summary with recommendations about the suitability of each application to the Accreditation Committee
  • Be available for appointment for a period of up to three years

Eligibility criteria:

  • Current financial member of the ACMHN
  • Demonstrated relevant qualifications in education or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience in programme development, implementation, and evaluation

It is anticipated that:

  • You will be available to undertake up to six assessments per year
  • Each endorsement application assessed will attract three CPD points

Please forward your expression of interest to:

The Education Officer, Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
Email: [email protected] — Subject: Endorsement Assessor