| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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50%
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3000 or equivalent |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO 1,2,5,6
GA 1,2,4,6 |
| Assignment 2 |
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50%
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3000 or equivalent |
| Assessment Notes |
| Students will be required to submit a DVD recordng of a brief counselling session that they have conducted with a client to be assessed. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO 3,4,5,6
GA 1,2,4,6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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describe the major mental health disorders and co-morbidities, using the DSM-IV as a diagnostic framework;
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describe evidence-based interventions for mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention, illness management and recovery;
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plan mental health care delivery that takes account of the needs of people with mental health issues and their carers across the lifespan, in a variety of settings and with different target populations;
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demonstrate safe, interprofessional, and therapeutic practice when planning health care for people with mental health issues and their carers;
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utilise critical reflection to enhance clinical practice in mental health; and
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apply the principles of referral and necessary documentation.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the mental health system in Australia and how to prevent or intervene in relation to mental health.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Students will be taught how to communicate with other health professionals regarding mental health issues.
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Information Literacy
Information literacy is assessed and practiced through unit assignments. Students are taught to access and assess information from a variety of information sources.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Students will be given case studies to examine and analyse.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
The concept of social responsibility is embedded in this curriculum.
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