Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: OHTH5815C
Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4357 - Certificate IV in Community Services Work
Course Contact : Zaina Nehme
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4552
Course Contact Email:zainaindira.nehne@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Iren Citler
Nominal Hours: 50
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
Not applicable.
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by workers in community services and health settings to work in a consumer directed and oriented way with consumers who are living with mental health issues.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues |
Element: |
1. Apply knowledge of the mental health sector |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Demonstrate basic knowledge of mental health organisations and services |
Element: |
2. Establish appropriate working relationships with consumers who are living with mental health issues |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Demonstrate and apply understanding of and commitment to a consumer's right to self define and direct their own recovery |
Element: |
3. Clarify the needs and issues of consumers |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and document consumer's current needs, wants and preferences |
Element: |
4. Provide non-clinical services to meet consumer aspirations and needs |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 In collaboration with the consumer, consider their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and ensure these are taken into account in determining strategies to address the impact of their mental distress |
Element: |
5. Apply self-care strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Maintain a positive work life balance |
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
All courses and learning activities will be supported and complemented by RMIT’s learning management tool "Blackboard". Other essential learning activities will take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some of the learning activities that you will undertake are:
- Class exercises
- Demonstrations (role plays)
- Observations
- Group discussions
- Class presentations
- Case studies
- Quizzes
- Group activities
Teaching Schedule
Lesson | Topic | Content |
1 | Introduction to the Mental Health sector |
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2 | Working relationship |
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3 | Needs and issues of consumers and Non- clinical services |
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4 | Crisis response and Self- care |
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5 | Presentations |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed textbook required. |
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. This resources will also be available through Blackboard. You will also have access to the resources in the library at RMIT.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on a written report, group research and presentation.
Assessment Tasks
For this course you will be required to complete two assessment tasks:
Assessment Task 1 – MH Local Service: for this task you will conduct a research on a Mental Health organisation on your local area identifying the services it offers, their eligibility criteria and the approach it implements to support clients.
Assessment Task 2 – Mental Health Disorder: as part of a group, you will be required to research a mental health disorder (definition, signs, symptoms, treatment) and present the information to the class.
Assessment Matrix
This program in delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, grades include:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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