PY5303 - Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1
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Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject reviews and synthesises the assessment, diagnosis, formulation and aetiology
of mental health disorders across the lifespan. Students will apply their knowledge
of mental health disorders to develop advanced skills using Diagnostic systems such
as DSM and ICD11. Students will develop skills associated with trans-diagnostic processes,
comorbidities and cultural bound syndromes. Student will also develop working knowledge
of conceptualisations and formulations of mental health disorders distributed across
the lifespan and cultural settings. Theory, research, and practical skills related
to assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and management of mental health disorders will
be analysed and applied in a problem-based learning methodology.
Learning Outcomes
- expertly communicate with a range of stakeholders;
- synthesise information to develop effective resources for clinical and peer use;
- analyse and apply research skills, findings and theoretical perspectives related to
psychological disorders;
- discriminate, evaluate and explain symptoms using diagnostic systems and cultural
considerations;
- apply skills in conceptualisation and formulation to develop appropriate diagnoses
and differential diagnoses.
Subject Assessment
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Client resource video 20%; Written justification 20% - (40%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Pass requirements: pass every assessment item; participate in all scheduled classes;
achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties
such as late penalties.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PY5001 PY5003 PY5006 PY5007 PY5011 PY5012 PY5013 PY6001 PY6002 PY6003 PY6010 PY6015
PY6201 PY6202 PY6203
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Availabilities
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Townsville,
Intensive,
Study Period 1
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(N/A)
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Coordinator: |
Dr Beryl Buckby |
Lecturers:
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Dr Beryl Buckby, Dr Sarah Lutkin. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 45 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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JCU Singapore,
Internal,
Study Period 58
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 45 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.