HHS205 Crisis Management 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
What is a crisis? How are crises managed? This subject will examine the factors that cause a crisis; the crisis situation; types of crises; and crisis resolution. Crisis situations from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective are explored. The principles involved in the management of crisis situations are described and practiced. The role of the multidisciplinary team and the role of the mental health worker in the management of crises are described.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: HHS205
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course, and Indigenous students enrolled in welfare and allied health programs
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to define the terms 'crisis' and 'crisis management';
identify and discuss two main crisis theories;
- be able to understand and explain the difference between 'stress' and 'crisis';
- be able to identify and discuss the phases and characteristics of a crisis;
- be able to list and explain at least four crisis intervention models;
- be able to list and explain at least five factors in the process of Crisis Counselling;
- be able to discuss the role of the crisis intervention team and worker in crisis management;
- be able to understand the principles involved in providing culturally appropriate case management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing a crisis.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Defining crisis Types of crisis Factors that cause a crisis Crisis resolution Managing a crisis situation Families in Crisis Role of multidisciplinary team in crisis management including an Aboriginal Mental Health Professional
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The residential school is compulsory as it forms a significant component of the teaching strategy in this subject. Additional learning resources are provided at these schools that build on the materials provided in the study guides (e.g. guest lecturers, videos, and learning activities). It is considered essential that students undertake these activities for them to be able to successfully meet the learning objectives of this subject.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.