COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
MMH4CMA
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required in clinical mental health practice. Students 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 students for ethically oriented professional practice. This subject enables students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and specialised clinical proficiency. Using independent judgment, you will plan, implement and evaluate practice in mental health contexts.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesStudents will participate in summative and formative activities including online lectures, reflective activities, participation with peers, analysis of case studies and scenarios online, online skills sessions, online quizzes, written assessments and an oral presentation.
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 knowledgeStudents have obtained knowledge required to successfully complete a Bachelors degree or equivalent Satisfactory computer skills in Microsoft Word or equivalent programs.
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days requiredNo minimum hours required
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsStudents must seek out opportunities to link theoretical learning to practice.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
There is a term break of one week.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evidence of engagement and interaction. | Other | Combined | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Written Assessment | Assignment | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online oral presentation | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |