Courses & Units
Mental Health 1 NUR137
Introduction
Mental Health 1 introduces you to mental health and mental ill-health in the context of nursing practice. The unit emphasises evidence-based, person-centred, and trauma-informed approaches to care that are guided by Recovery-model principles. Historical, sociological and legal insights are considered in order to contextualise contemporary experiences of mental ill-health and its variations across the lifespan. Common co-occurring problems of physical ill-health, intellectual disability, and substance misuse are examined. The unit emphasises the importance of communication skills and therapeutic alliance to underpin assessment and support Recovery.
Summary
| Unit name | Mental Health 1 |
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| Unit code | NUR137 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Denise McGarry |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Study Period 2 | 20/5/2024 | 11/6/2024 | 1/7/2024 | 11/8/2024 |
* 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).
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply recovery principles to establish a therapeutic relationship.
- Explain the range of experiences and challenges that comprise mental ill-health.
- Discuss the significance and power of stigma and language in the perpetuation of mental ill-health.
- Apply appropriate evidence-informed tools in the assessment and communication of mental ill-health.
- Identify the common co-occurring conditions for those experiencing mental ill-health.
- Apply appropriate communication skills across settings, purposes, and audiences.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
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.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered in a blended delivery mode comprising of face-to-face intensives as well as content delivered online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. You can interact with the online content at any time, which will be in a modularised format. Online tutorials/webinars will provide further opportunity to engage with This unit has 11 hours of on-campus workshops and 6 (1 hour) webinars.
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| Assessment | Online Quizzes (10%)|Clinical Skills Assessment (45%)|Written Narrative (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Procter, N. G., Wilson, RL, Hamer, HP, McGarry D, Loughhead, M (Ed.) 2022, Mental Health: A Person-Centred Approach 3rd Edn., Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne, VIC. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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