GEN PRAC 6019HO - Overview of Mental Health
Teaching Hospitals - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEN PRAC 6019HO Course Overview of Mental Health Coordinating Unit General Practice Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Teaching Hospitals Units 3 Contact 3 day intensive Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Shannon Asa
Course Coordinator: Shannon Asa
Phone: +61 8313 0148
Email: shannon.asa@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 11, 178 North TerraceCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 To develop greater knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental health issues
(from the DSM-IV-TR).2 To increase understanding of the management of these issues in counselling and psychotherapeutic practice 3 To demonstrate increased understanding (through the assessment activities) of both the presentation and common presenting features of mental health issues. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-3 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1-3 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-3 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-3 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-3 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-3 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
N/ARecommended Resources
The recommended text book for the course as a whole is Meadows, G., Singh, B., Grigg, M. (eds) (2007). Mental Health in Australia Collaborative Community Practice. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Please refer to reference lists for individual lectures.
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The teaching methods in this course will employ a range of techniques to allow the integration and understanding of the content presented. Group-work and workshop activities will be employed in addition to the traditional methods of communicating information. Consequently, it is expected that by creating an environment that promotes the practice of individual responsibility as essential for students in managing their own and others learning, it will also complement the expectations that current professional- based workplaces adopt.
Finally, it is assumed that all students are of a mature age, professionally educated and motivated to adopt the responsibilities associated with post-graduate study. Therefore, a level of intellectual effort (including a minimum of 10 hours of private study time outside of formal class time per week), and a level of commitment and participation in class activities, is expected.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A minimum of 10 hours of private study time outside of formal class time per week and a level of commitment and participation in class activities, is expected.
Learning Activities Summary
Week Topic Week 1 Introduction to Mental Health Week 2 Case Formulation and the Role of the Multi-disciplinary Team Case Formulation and the Role of the Multi-disciplinary Team Week 3 Mental Health Management Week 4 Psychological Disorders I: Mood Disorders Week 5 Psychological Disorders II: Anxiety Disorders Week 6 Psychological Disorders III: Health Disorders Week 7 Psychological Disorders IV: Addiction Disorders Week 8 Psychological Disorders V: Personality Disorders Week 9 Psychological Disorders VI: Childhood Disorders Week 10 Psychological Disorders VII: Other Disorders Week 11 Pulling It All Together Week 12 Consumer and Carer Experiences and Perspectives Specific Course Requirements
None.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Class Participation Summative 10% Class Presentation Summative 45% Written Assignment Summative 45% Assessment Related Requirements
N/AAssessment Detail
See Assessment Summary.
There is no examination in this course.Submission
Written assignments should be a single document in MS Word and lodged by email to the course coordinator.
Make sure you include your name(s) in a header or footer on each page of your assignment.
Presentation of Assignments
· Please retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
· Please attach an ‘Assignment Cover Sheet’, which is signed and dated by you before submission.
· All group assignments must be attached to a ‘Group Assignment Cover Sheet’ (which must be signed and dated by all group members before submission). All team members are expected to contribute approximately equally to a group assignment.
Lecturers can refuse to accept assignments, which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the University’s policy on plagiarism.
Assignment Guidelines including Referencing Details
In preparing any written piece of assessment for your postgraduate studies it is important to draw on the relevant ‘literature’ to support critical analysis. Also essential is to reference the literature used. Correct referencing is important because it identifies the source of the ideas and arguments that you present, and sometimes the source of the actual words you use, and helps to avoid the problem of plagiarism. (Further information on plagiarism is provided later in this course outline.)
Referencing (APA)
It is important when writing your assignment that it is appropriately referenced. There are several styles of referencing but the one required for courses in this Program is the American Psychological Association (or APA) referencing style.
Please see the relevant information on referencing at the beginning of this Student handbook. You can also find the Centre for Learning and Professional Development APA Referencing Guide at the following website:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/all/referencing_guides/APA_styleGuide.pdf
It is essential to follow the referencing style precisely when referencing your work.
Late Assignment Submission
Students are expected to submit their work by the due date to maintain a fair and equitable system. Extensions will generally only be given for medical or other serious reasons. All requests for extensions must be emailed to the lecturer in charge of the course before the due date. Each request will be assessed on its merits. A late assignment (without prior arrangement) will be penalised by a 5% mark reduction for each day that it is late.
Return of Assignments
Lecturer’s aim to mark and return assignments to students within 4 weeks of the due date (exceptions may apply).Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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