HHS221 Diagnosis and Management in Psychiatry 2 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject expands on HHS206 Diagnosis and Management in Psychiatry 1. It provides students with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills to assess, formulate a diagnosis, develop treatment plans and provide care for people experiencing a range of mental disorders. Students will be encouraged to explore culturally appropriate models of mental health assessment, diagnosis and care within existing legislative requirements and industry standards in mental health.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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: HHS221
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course, and Indigenous students enrolled in welfare programs
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the multi-axial approach to mental health assessment;
effectively conduct and document a culturally appropriate mental health assessment;
formulate a multi-axial diagnosis and treatment plan utilising the DSM IV mental health classification system;
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of medications in mental health care;
communicate the most appropriate treatment options for clients with a range of mental disorders using existing industry standards and legislative requirements;
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Multi-axial mental health assessment; Mental State Examination; Culturally appropriate diagnosis and management; Effective models of treatment and care in Psychiatry; Medications used in psychiatry (including management of side effects); Mental Health industry standards and legislation.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
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.