Extension of Accreditation 21 December 2021

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Health Education and Training Institute

On 21 December 2021, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Health Education and Training Institute:

• Graduate Diploma in Applied Mental Health Studies from 27 October 2023 to 27 October 2025
• Master of Applied Mental Health Studies from 27 October 2023 to 27 October 2025
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Mental Health Studies from 27 October 2023 to 27 October 2025
• Master of Psychiatric Medicine from 27 October 2023 to 27 October 2025
• Graduate Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine from 27 October 2023 to 27 October 2025
• Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Medicine from 27 October 2023 to 27 October 2025.

Main reason for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.