Mental Health Theory 1

Abstract

In this subject, communication skills, the National Practice Standards for Mental Health Workforce, law, ethics and professional boundaries will be introduced. Students will learn how to conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment, a mental status examination and a risk assessment. Documentation of assessment and progress notes within a mental health … For more content click the Read More button below.

In this subject, communication skills, the National Practice Standards for Mental Health Workforce, law, ethics and professional boundaries will be introduced. Students will learn how to conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment, a mental status examination and a risk assessment. Documentation of assessment and progress notes within a mental health setting will be included as part of the assessment process. Screening tools for mental health will be explored and the concept of clinical formulation will also be considered.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following modules:

Module 1: Arrwekele - Muna Kaurna (before) clinical placement

Module 2: Baruk - Meryam Mir (beginning) your clinical placement

Assessment items

1. Screening Tool Analysis

2. Communication and Clinical Formulation Analysis

3. WIL Placement Approval Plan Level1

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
Restricted to students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health).
Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health).
Not available to students who have successfully completed MHP111 or MHP110

Incompatible

Learning activities

Mental Health Theory 1

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.

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