mmh5cpm clinical practice in mental health 1
CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH 1
MMH5CPM
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required in clinical mental health practice. You will develop comprehensive assessment and management skills and recognise the interrelationship between a person's medical, social and psychological health. This subject provides a theoretical and practical foundation that prepares you for ethically oriented professional practice. This subject enables students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency, and effective communication skills. You will be able to make independent judgements; plan, implement and evaluate practice in mental health contexts 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 appropriate 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
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, 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 on any day including weekend 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: 10 - 22
One 150.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 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, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
2,500 word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
5000 word equivalent case presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Clinical appraisal (500 words equivalent)Clinical appraisal Hurdle | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 300.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students complete flexible online learning per week including non- contact self- directed study (reading, reflection, watching videos, preparing for assessments etc.).Students are to seek out opportunities in their workplace to link theory to practice.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,500 word equivalent reflective activityAs part of this assessment students must provide reflection of how theoretical elements of the subject apply in practice at their workplace setting | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
2,500 word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
5000 word equivalent case presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |