Unit details
Prerequisites
HFB2223 - Clinical Practice 4
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Articulate what is meant by the term Mental Health, including the mental health classification system and the history of mental health management; | ||
2. | Contextualise the mental health profile and epidemiology of the Australian population; | ||
3. | Analyse and assess how psychosocial, lifestyle and cultural factors influence societal perceptions and potential treatment of mental health disorders; | ||
4. | Articulate the aetiology, pathophysiology, therapeutic and pharmacological management of common mental health disorders; and | ||
5. | Argue the approach, assessment and management strategies that can be utilised by paramedics and other health professionals for various mental health conditions informed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or policies. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Test | Test (30mins) | 10% |
Test | Test (30mins) | 10% |
Case Study | Case Study in class | 40% |
Presentation | In class Group Presentation (20mins per group) | 40% |
Required reading
Mental health Care 3rd ed.
Hungerford, C., Hodgson, D., Bostwick, R., Clancy, R., Murphy, G., de Jong, G., & Ngune, I. (2018)
Wiley: Australia
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