Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: OHTH5925C
Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 (3) 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this unit students will develop the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
This unit is taught and assessed with:
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues |
Element: |
1. Establish respectful relationships with people with mental health issues |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Communicate in a way that develops and maintains respect, hope, trust and self-direction 1.2 Work in a way that reflects and prioritises the person's right to self define and direct their own recovery 1.3 Recognise and respect the person's social, cultural and spiritual differences 1.4 Support the person to understand and exercise their rights 1.5 Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the person within organisation policy and protocols |
Element: |
2. Determine the needs of people with mental health issues |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Gather and interpret information about the person's needs from the person and other agreed sources 2.2 Identify and discuss with the person services and strategies that support empowerment and recovery 2.3 Support the person to express their own identity and preferences and avoid imposing own values and attitudes 2.4 Identify duty of care and dignity of risk considerations in collaboration with the person |
Element: |
3. Work with people with mental health issues to meet aspirations and needs |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Provide support that facilitates progress towards the person's goals in collaboration with the person and their care network 3.2 Work in ways that uphold the person's rights 3.3 Adapt service delivery within organisation policies and procedures to meet the person's specific needs and requirements 3.4 Document interactions and services according to organisation policy and procedures 3.5 Respond promptly and supportively to people experiencing distress or crisis 3.6 Work within the limits of own knowledge, abilities and work role and make referrals to other services as indicated by the person's needs |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course’s learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT’s on line learning management tool Canvas. Other essential learning activities take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some learning activities that you may be required to undertake are:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- responses to case studies
- workplace simulations and role plays of youth work practice
- workshops
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project based work
- group activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
Class |
Teacher |
Topic |
Content |
Elements of Competency |
Resources |
Assessment Due Dates
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1
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Introduction to Mental Health in Youth context
Introduction to work practices which support the protection of young people
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Review MHFA training from semester 1 and its relation to CHCMHS001 History of MH Mental health Issues MH Sector DD MSE Mental health issues and understanding of signs, symptoms and associated stigma Relationship building Collaborative practice
Understanding, observing signs and symptoms asking appropriate non-leading questions, understanding child protection |
CHCMHS001 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 2.1,2.2, CHCMHS007 1.5 |
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2
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Needs and issues of consumers And
Non- clinical services
Crisis response and Self- care
Implement risk-minimisation strategies |
Consumers’ right/ability to self-define and direct their own recovery Principles of duty of care Impact on mental health, stigma, discrimination, self -esteem, motivation, daily living, self-care and relationships
Use of language The Referral process The implications of verbal non-verbal communication Rights and responsibilities of workers and consumers
Ensure decisions and actions taken are within own level of responsibility, work role, state legislation and service policies and procedures
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CHCMHS001 2.3,2.4 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 CHCMHS007 1.5 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resources will be provided in class, in Canvas and from the library
Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to MyRMIT for assessment criteria).
Assessment tasks
Assessment Task 1:
Questions and Answers
Assessment Task 2:
Knowledge Quiz
Assessment Task 3:
Role Play & Reflection
Assessment Task 4:
Self-care plan
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1:
Questions and Answers
Answer the questions provided in the assessment sheet. There are some knowledge questions and some of the questions are based on case studies that are also provided in the assessment sheet.
Assessment Task 2:
Knowledge Quiz
Answer each of the ten (10) questions, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the mental health and trauma sector and working from a trauma informed perspective. Each question must be answered with a minimum of 100 words unless otherwise specified.
Assessment Task 3:
Role Play and Reflection report
This assessment requires you to complete a role play and a written reflection based on the role play.
Working in groups of three (3), develop a role play based on a young client with mental health / trauma issues. Each group member will take it in turns to be the worker, client and observer. The observer’s role is to provide feedback.
Each student is to write an individual reflection (800 words) on the feedback given.
Assessment Task 4:
Self-care plan
This task assesses the following sections of the Units of Competency listed:
- Work effectively in trauma informed care perspective
- Utilise self-care strategies
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care services
The Self-Care Plan will be completed in class time. This assessment task will be completed in a simulated workplace environment.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy. For every piece of work submitted online you will complete an e-Declaration. The signed cover sheet or e-Declaration acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Assessment Appeals
If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:
- You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
- You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
- You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).
Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
- Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
- Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
- Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
- Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
- Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
- Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
- Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
- Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93
Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com
Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf
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