mmh5cph clinical practice in mental health 2
CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH 2
MMH5CPH
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, you will examine diagnostic classifications and formulations used in psychiatry. You 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. You 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. You 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.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 150.00 hours placement - off site per study period from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake the equivalent of 150 hours of clinical practicum throughout the semester. This is sourced by the student and is usually a part of their paid employment
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 150.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Students complete the equivalent of 12.5 hours of online learning per week including non-contact self-directed study. Non-contact time allows students to engage in self directed study, reading, reflection, watching videos, preparing for assessments etc.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,500 word equivalent reflective activity | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2,500 word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
5000 word equivalent case presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Summative clinical appraisal Hurdle (500 word equivalent)Hurdle. Student is required to be clinically competent to pass subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |