MHP111 Clinical 1 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
Students enrolled in this subject will undertake 3 weeks of clinical practice in a variety of Indigenous and non-Indigenous mental health care settings. Each student's performance will be assessed using the Djirruwang Clinical Assessment Tool (DCAT) where performance is evaluated against the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce. This information can be found in the Clinical Handbook.
This placement is an observational placement which aims to enhance student’s awareness of the mental health environment and mental health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. Holistic health encompasses spirituality as well as the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of the individual and community.
This subject has a compulsory Residential School
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MHP111
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to reflect on their clinical experience and provide feedback that will allow for modification and improvement in their ability to effectively engage in future clinical placements;
- be able to apply and evaluate the skills learned in the theoretical program to their interactions with people experiencing mental and substance use disorders and their families/carers;
- be able to identify and apply the interpersonal skills that are necessary during their professional career;
- be able to demonstrate and reflect how their clinical practice relates to professional practice expected of a university certificate level, as reflected in the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce;
- be able to identify and discuss the impact of the cultural, psychological, physical, social, environmental, spiritual and political factors on people experiencing mental health issues;
- be able to recognise and describe the extent personal values and beliefs may impact on mental health care;
- be able to define their responsibility for personal professional development and self evaluation; and
- be able to apply the generic skills of graduates of Charles Sturt University and the Faculty of Health Sciences to their studies.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Module 1: Arrwekele/Muna - Kaurna (Before) Clinical Placement
- Topic 1: Preparing Professional Self
- Topic 2: Prepare for Clinical Placement
- Topic 3: Preparing for Professional Relationships and Challenges
- Topic 4: Preparing for Supervision
- Topic 5: Preparing for Clinical Placement
- Topic 6: Preparing for DCAT Appraisal
- Module 2: Baruk (Beginning) Your Clinical Placement
- Topic 1: Baruk your Clinical Placement
- Topic 2: Learning about Your Clinical Placement Site
- Topic 3: Exploring the Local Community
- Topic 4: Identifying Community Issues
- Topic 5: Baruk the Clinical Placement Relationship
- Topic 6: Identifying Site Issues
- Topic 7: Learning About Professional Conduct
- Topic 8: Adult Learning Styles
- Topic 9: Baruk the Learning Log/Journal/Portfolio
- Topic 10: Baruk the Learning Contract/Plan/Agreement
- Module 3: The Pawu (Middle) of Clinical Placement
- Topic 1: Maintaining the Pawu Supervision Relationship
- Topic 2: Identified Issues in the Pawu of Placement
- Topic 3: Pawu Placement Review
- Topic 4: Pawu Placement Report (DCAT)
- Topic 5: Maintaining the Pawu Learning Log/Journal/Portfolio
- Module 4: The Mutha (End) of Practicum
- Topic 1: Mutha Professional Relationships
- Topic 2: Mutha Placement Review
- Topic 3: Mutha of Placement Report (DCAT)
- Topic 4: Mutha the Learning Log/Journal/Portfolio
- Topic 5: Mutha Evaluation for Student and Site
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The students undertaking subjects within the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) – Djirruwang Program are supported in their study endeavours through DEEWR funding under Away from Base to attend the compulsory residential schools. This funding is set at 20 days across two academic sessions (30 and 60). The following breakdown covers the number of days per subject per session/year to ensure that students are able to continue to be supported in their academic pursuits under the current funding agreement with the Indigenous Student Services (Ngungilanna).
First Year
Session One Session Two
MHP111 – 2 days MHP111 – 2 days
MHP112 – 2.66 days MHP115 – 2.66 days
MHP105 - 2.66 days MHP113 – 2.66 days
MHP109 – 2.66 days MHP114 – 2.66 days
Total 10 days Total 10 days
Across sessions 30 and 60 a total of 20 days, this meets the requirements for student support to attend residential schools from ISS.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Practicum/Clinical Placement - Students obtain and demonstrate valuable professional skills and competencies relevant to their area of professional practice. These “field experiences” include opportunities for students to observe and participate in work-based activities.
They may undertake placements in community mental health services and Indigenous health services in rural, remote and metropolitan services.
The program will continually monitor and evaluate:
• clinical supervision to ensure and facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students students/industry needs are met in regard to clinical experiences;
• the provision of clinical supervision to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are enrolled in the course, is consistent with existing clinical supervision arrangements offered to other students enrolled in health and related courses;
• supervisor/preceptor training to ensure quality and a thorough understanding of the course requirements by supervisors/preceptors;
• student/s clinical placement system for all students to ensure clear documentation and comprehensive records are kept;
• the alignment of learning objectives with the National Practice Standards (2002);
• continued maintenance of partnerships with key Area Health Bodies across all States and Territories;
• existing partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Medical Services and Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centres to facilitate students/industry needs in regard to clinical experiences.
Specialised Resources
This subject requires periods of workplace learning therefore students will be required to integrate managed placement experience into their other commitments.
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.