Role of the Mental Health Practitioner in Acute Psychiatry

• • Role of the mental health practitioner
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Holistic model of care
  • Mental health laws
  • Community mental health
  • Psychosocial interventions

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

• UND-NURS4024-Contemporary Mental Health Practice

• UND-NURS4025-Interpersonal Communication

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

The course will examine current trends and practice in delivering psychiatric care to people suffering acute mental illness. Emphasis on treatment and care options within tertiary, secondary and community settings will highlight ways in which healthcare agencies partner with other organisations and services such as General Practitioners and Police. Students will debate and reflect the ethical considerations inherent in determining a variety of hospital and community based treatments. This course is informed by current legislation.

Participation - Online Discussion Board/Forum - Online Reflection and Discussion - 20% Written Essay - 2000-3000 Word Essay - 40% Practical Presentation - Presentation Uploaded to LMS - 20% Examination - LMS Based Online Test - 20%

• Online reflection and discussion (20%)
• 2000-3000 word essay (40%)
• Presentation uploaded to LMS (20%)
• LMS based online test (20%)

Current study term: 24 Jul 22 to 28 Oct 22