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Course Team
Lucinda Burton
Ayden Riethmuller
Summary
Mental illness has the potential to affect all individuals in society, irrespective of age or ethnic origin. One in five Australians will experience symptoms of mental illness at any given time, which gives rise to the assumption most people will experience some symptoms of mental health illness at some point… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisIn this course, students will be introduced to a spectrum of mental health disorders affecting people across the lifespan. The content will enhance your understanding of mental health and illness, and develop knowledge to analyse, critically assess, safely intervene and manage consumers experiencing mental health challenges using case-based scenarios, evidenced based practices and contemporary nursing skills. Students will also learn to apply a high level of written and verbal communication in relation to the care of mental health consumers.
Individual and carer's perspective of their journey with mental illness will be reviewed, incorporating recovery orientated mental health care, with stigma and students' personal views of mental illness being explored.
The importance of ethical and legal aspects for mental health consumers will be delivered in case studies related to specific mental health disorders. The theoretical content of this course will provide students the opportunity for application of theory into practice with their future mental health clinical placements, and with core skills required for industry and future work.
Individual and carer's perspective of their journey with mental illness will be reviewed, incorporating recovery orientated mental health care, with stigma and students' personal views of mental illness being explored.
The importance of ethical and legal aspects for mental health consumers will be delivered in case studies related to specific mental health disorders. The theoretical content of this course will provide students the opportunity for application of theory into practice with their future mental health clinical placements, and with core skills required for industry and future work.
Requisites
Course Pre-requisites
Other Requisites or Enrolment Rules
Other
Completion Requirements
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Offerings
Trimester 1
OL-TWMBA-TR1
ON-IPSCH-TR1
ON-TWMBA-TR1
Trimester 3
OL-TWMBA-TR3
ON-IPSCH-TR3
ON-TWMBA-TR3
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Explain clinical manifestations associated with the major mental health disorders.
2.
Apply evidence-based interventions which informs the development of targeted treatment planning across the lifespan of the consumer, including culturally diverse consumers.
3.
Analyse and apply the principles of the Recovery process in delivering specific care for consumers living with mental illness and supporting carers and significant other’s needs.
4.
Explain the importance of mental health legislation, rights of mental health consumers, cultural diversity, and the legislative implications for nursing practice.
5.
Effectively communicate with consumers, including Indigenous populations, to accurately assess mental state and risk parameters using standardised mental health assessment forms.
Topics
Clinical manifestation of major mental health disorders using case studies: young people; older people; schizophrenia and psychotic disorders; stress, anxiety, and anxiety disorders; affective disorders; eating disorders; substance use disorders; and personality disorders. Evidenced-based interventions utilising case studies: individualised, collaborative, partnership-based practices; psychoeducation; psychopharmacology; overview of psychological interventions. Recovery… For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.