MHP315 Professional Issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health (8)

This subject explores current issues within the mental health landscape that may contribute to professional sustainability, including increasing individual capacities to address professional burnout and support the development of personal stress management plans. Students will learn how to identify signs of personal stress and gain an understanding or where resources may be available to assist them in addressing personal and professional issues within the workplace and in their everyday lives. Contemporary professional mental health practice will be examined including areas of  competency development, evidence based practice, employment trends and workplace environments.

 

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MHP315. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science- Mental Health

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify and discuss current issues in the field of mental health that influence professional practice;
  • be able to differentiate between mental health professional practices and critically examine roles within the multidisciplinary team;
  • be able to critically reflect on personal strengths, skills and achievements as they relate to the mental health profession;
  • be able to identify warning signs of stress and burnout and discuss a personal stress management plan;
  • be able to identify and plan for professional issues impacting on mental health workers; and
  • be able to select and utilise appropriate resources relevant to professional practice.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Module 1: The mental health profession;
  • Module 2: Looking after yourself as a professional;
  • Module 3: Professional development leading to evidence-based practice;
  • Module 4: Professional presentation skills;
  • Module 5: Planning, conducting and evaluation; and
  • Module 6: Team and organisational environments.

Residential School

This subject contains a 4.3 day Compulsory Residential School.

The residential school is compulsory as it forms a significant component of the teaching strategy in this subject. Further details about the residential school will be provided by your Subject Coordinator. Students will attend a total of 20 days at residential schools throughout the year for this subject and other subjects in the course.

Students undertaking subjects within the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) - Djirruwang Program may be eligible for federal government funding to attend the compulsory residential schools. This funding is set at 20 days across two academic sessions which meets the requirements for support from Indigenous Student Services.

Special Resources

Students will be required to attend compulsory residential schools throughout the year for this subject and other subjects throughout the course.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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