MENTAL HEALTH PHARMACOLOGY
PHE3MHP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn how to identify mental health conditions and some core principles around working with people with such conditions. Students will also learn the general principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and gain knowledge on common drugs used to treat disease, including disorders of the central nervous system. Clinical topics such as adverse drug reactions and drug interactions will also be covered.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul O'Halloran
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have successfully completed: PHE1IDH or PSY1PYA; and HBS1HBA, HBS1HBB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects PHE3PDH
Special conditions Only students enrolled in the listed course codes permitted: HZHSSP; HZHSSB; HZHAUD; HZHCAU, HZHCSW,HZHCSB,HZHCSP,HZHCSM,HZHCSS & HZHASHA
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Abnormal psychology | Recommended | Kring, A, Johnson, S, Davison, G and Neale, J 2010 | 10TH EDN, JOHN WILEY & SONS, NJ |
| Readings | Pharmacology | Recommended | Rang, H, Dale, M, Ritter, J and Flower, R 2007 | 6TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, LONDON |
| Readings | Pharmacology for health professionals | Recommended | Bryant, B, Knights, K, and Salerno, E 2007 | 2ND EDN, HARCOURT AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse how mental health conditions impact on how people present in clinical settings
- Activities:
- Workshop discussions and activities, oral presentation, examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
- Speaking (Speaking)
- Communication (Communication)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
02. Analyse how mental health conditions impact on interactions in clinical settings
- Activities:
- Workshop discussions and activities, oral presentation, examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication (Communication)
- Speaking (Speaking)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
- Writing (Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
03. Synthesise your understandings of people (as influenced by their mental health condition) in order to make appropriate modification to your interpersonal style and processes
- Activities:
- workshop discussions and activities, indivdual writing task
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication (Communication)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing (Writing)
- Speaking (Speaking)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
04. Distinguish between the fundamental principles of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics), and explain the ways that drugs can produce therapeutic actions in the body
- Activities:
- Lectures and on-line quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
05. Describe the different classes of drugs used to treat various diseases and identify any associated problems with the use of these drugs
- Activities:
- Lectures and on-line quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McGlashan
Class requirements
Lecture/Seminar
Week:
39
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"pharmacology component: co-taught with PAP"
Lecture
Week:
39
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"pharmacology component: co-taught with PAP"
Lecture
Week:
39
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"pharmacology component: co-tught with PAP"
Lecture
Week:
39
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"pharmacology component: co-taught with PAP"
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
38
One 1.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 38
and delivered via face-to-face.
"mental health component"
Seminar
Week:
31
-
38
One 1.0 hours seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 38
and delivered via face-to-face.
"mental health component"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-online quizzes | 15 | 04, 05 | |
| one 2-hour written exam | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 20-min group oral presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 600-word individual writing task | 15 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul O'Halloran
Class requirements
Lecture/Seminar
Week:
40
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 40 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"pharmacology component: students refer to department timetable"
Lecture
Week:
39
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"pharmacology component: students refer to departament timetable"
Lecture
Week:
39
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"pharmacology component: students refer to department timetable"
Lecture
Week:
39
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 39 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"pharmacology component: students refer to department timetable"
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
38
Six 1.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 38
and delivered via face-to-face.
"mental health component"
Lecture/Seminar
Week:
31
-
35
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 35
and delivered via face-to-face.
"mental health component:Students to refer to department's semester timetable"
Lecture/Seminar
Week:
31
-
38
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 38
and delivered via face-to-face.
"mental health component: students to refer to departments semester timetable"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-online quizzes | 15 | 04, 05 | |
| one 2-hour written exam | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 20-min group oral presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 600-word individual writing task | 15 | 03 |