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NS3363 - Mental Health for Nursing and Midwifery

Credit points:	3
Year:	2023
Student Contribution Band:	Band
Administered by:	College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject explores contemporary mental health issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention. Students will also explore a range of therapeutic approaches used in mental health including the importance of the use of self and development of the therapeutic alliance will underpin approaches to managing mental disorders in a range of settings.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate ability to respond to the needs of consumers and carers from diverse backgrounds when the person experiences a mental disorder;
Implement appropriate techniques to facilitate and build therapeutic relationships with the person and their carers;
Integrate attitudes and skills necessary for clinical application with consumers who have mental disorders;
Apply principles of prevention and early intervention for mental health.

Subject Assessment

Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual
Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (20%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorials/specified online content; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Prerequisites:	NS2881 AND 12CP WITHIN COURSES PERMITTED TO ENROL
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	NS2363

Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Non-standard start/end 09-Jan-2023 to 16-Jun-2023
Coordinator:	Ms Sally White, Mrs Maria Pearce
Lecturer:	Mrs Natalie Conley.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 10 hours tutorials 10 hours online activity - Pre-recorded content/lectures 6 hours online Tutorials assessment and self-directed study

Mackay, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Non-standard start/end 09-Jan-2023 to 16-Jun-2023
Coordinator:	Ms Sally White, Mrs Maria Pearce
Lecturer:	Mrs Natalie Conley.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 10 hours tutorials 10 hours online activity - Pre-recorded content/lectures 6 hours online Tutorials assessment and self-directed study

Mount Isa, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Non-standard start/end 09-Jan-2023 to 16-Jun-2023
Coordinator:	Ms Sally White, Mrs Maria Pearce
Lecturer:	Mrs Natalie Conley.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 10 hours tutorials 10 hours online activity - Pre-recorded content/lectures 6 hours online Tutorials assessment and self-directed study

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Non-standard start/end 09-Jan-2023 to 16-Jun-2023
Coordinator:	Ms Sally White, Mrs Maria Pearce
Lecturer:	Mrs Natalie Conley.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 10 hours tutorials 10 hours online activity - Pre-recorded content/lectures 6 hours online Tutorials assessment and self-directed study

Study Period 1, External
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Non-standard start/end 09-Jan-2023 to 16-Jun-2023
Coordinator:	Ms Sally White, Mrs Maria Pearce
Lecturer:	Mrs Natalie Conley.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 10 hours online activity - Pre-recorded content/lectures 16 hours online Tutorials assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU