Courses & Units
Mental Health Care in Paramedicine CAA214
Introduction
This unit builds on content learnt in CAA100 Foundations of Paramedicine, with a focus on mental health care in paramedicine, enabling the student to identify, assess and manage individuals with mental illness. The importance of, and barriers to, clear and effective communication with patients and stakeholders will be explored. In this unit the student will investigate the professional, ethical, legal and socio-cultural factors associated with the delivery of patient-centred, evidence-based mental health care in paramedicine.
Summary
| Unit name | Mental Health Care in Paramedicine |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA214 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Mrs Tara McAndrew |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Paramedicine Study Period 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Paramedicine Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramedicine Study Period 2 | 4/7/2022 | 22/7/2022 | 19/8/2022 | 2/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the skills needed to manage patients with mental illness in professional, ethical, legal, culturally safe and patient-centred manner.
- Tailor the delivery of appropriate communication in a clinical setting by understanding the individual’s needs and any actual or potential barriers to effective communication with patients and stakeholders
- Describe and apply knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary mental health influences and disease processes considering appropriate and safe interventions, therapeutic approaches and referral pathways.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069905 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAA100Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CAA210Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2hr online lecture weekly, 2hr online tutorial weekly, Fortnightly 3hr practicals |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online Quizzes (15%)|Online Viva Voce (20%)|Portfolio (25%)|Case Based Questions (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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