mmh5cph clinical mental health 2
CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH 2
MMH5CPH
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine diagnostic classifications and formulations used in psychiatry. Students will be able to recognise and compare frameworks and models in mental health practice, including the principles of trauma informed care in service delivery. This subject will enable students to critically evaluate outcome measures and operational legislation and protocols in mental health. Students will examine evidence-based practice, mental health promotion and the prevention and early detection of mental illness. This subject enables students to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills for ethically oriented professional practice. Students will be able to make high level independent judgements; plan, implement and evaluate mental health practice and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS and supported by clinical practicum.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKatherine Emond
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Online, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatherine Emond
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 12.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Students complete the equivalent of 12 hours of on-line learning per week."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via distance education.
"Students undertake approximately 210 hours of clinical practicum throughout the semester."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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1,000 word equivalent online reflective activity | 10 | |
2,000 word written assessment | 30 | |
5000 word equivalent presentation, using specified media | 60 | |
Summative clinical appraisal Hurdle | 0 |