ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE 2

MMH5AMH

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will build advanced knowledge and skills related to mental health conditions and collaborative planning. Although the focus for each student through this subject will vary slightly, you will develop cognitive and technical skills that demonstrate broad understanding of a body of knowledge and advanced understanding of underlying principles and theoretical concepts in mental health practice, including advocacy and talk based therapies 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

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKate Emond

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

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 conditionsThis subject is only available to students in the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours in semester 1. Master of Mental Health and Master of Mental Health Nursing students must enrol in semester 2

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

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Appraise and make use of valid evidence to design & implement strategies appropriate to diverse situations.

02. Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, ethical practice.

03. Communicate rigorous & rational arguments in a manner appropriate to the given audience, situation & context

04. Integrate valid evidence available from current developments and research and determine its impact on your advanced practice

05. Synthesise & apply evidence-based knowledge to your advanced practice.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Emond

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 75.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Students undertake the equivalent of 75hours of clinical practicum throughout the semester.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 75.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Students complete the equivalent of 6 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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online reflective activities and/or quiz's (1,500-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Annotated bibliography and critical analysis written assessment (4000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical Appraisal Hurdle (500-words equivalent ) Hurdle - student must pass clinical to pass subject.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Online