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Learning Outcomes
1. | Comprehend, critically evaluate and apply knowledge of the psychopathology, treatments and medications, risks and monitoring, and burden of common and selected low prevalence mental health problems and disorders; | ||
2. | Critically appraise literature relating to exercise testing, prescription and barriers to exercising for common and selected low prevalence mental health problems and disorders and associated comorbidities; | ||
3. | Substantiate and evaluate the roles of different practitioners in the multidisciplinary care of individuals with mental health problems and disorders; and | ||
4. | Formulate and apply screening, testing, training and monitoring interventions in mental health, and communicate changes and outcomes to the various stakeholders in multidisciplinary care. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | 2 x online tests | 20% |
Assignment | Review of mental health, comorbidities and exercise | 40% |
Presentation | Case presentation on client multidisciplinary care in the Australian context | 40% |
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