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Postgraduate GRF-CCJ749-2021

Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health

Research risk assessment approaches and evaluate their application. Gain the skills to articulate which tools and methods are appropriate for different situations. Learn how to use risk management strategies to inform decision your making.

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$2,937 $3,187

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 19 Jul 2021
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With a network of campuses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from more than 122 countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.

QS RANKING 2021

18

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

  1. An overview of the considerations which shape risk assessment and management practices in forensic mental health;
  2. An understanding of the aims and utility of risk assessment and management;
  3. A knowledge of the main risk assessment approaches and an understanding of their application in forensic mental health of the most effective approaches;
  4. A knowledge of risk management strategies and applications in forensic mental health;
  5. Skills in evaluating which assessment tools and methods are appropriate for different situations;
  6. Skills in implementing risk management strategies using assessment information to inform decision making.
Topics covered
    • Module 1 - Intro. & Approaches to Risk Assessment
    • Module 2 - Utility and Application
    • Module 3 - Risk Formulation
    • Module 4 - Introduction to Risk Management
    • Module 5 - Risk Management and Violence
    • Module 6 - Other problem behaviour populations
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • GRF-FMH-GCE-2021
Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

The subject considers the most widely accepted approaches, in Forensic Mental Health (FMH), to risk assessment. Subject content primarily focuses upon the prediction of an individual's likelihood of harming other or being harmed by others. Risk and protective factors are examined beyond that of a present based individual level to include an understanding of developmental and environmental factors. The utility and applicability of different risk assessment tools is also considered as a component of an effective functional analysis and more broadly risk management in Forensic Mental Health.

Assessments

  • Major Essay (50%)
  • Formulation Essay (30%)
  • Online Test (20%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate GRF-FMH-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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