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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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementComments%
1,000 word equivalent online reflective activity10
2,000 word written assessment30
5000 word equivalent presentation, using specified media60
Summative clinical appraisal Hurdle0