Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
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Course Contact: Carylin Lenehan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This competency unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the nursing care and management of consumers with mental illness
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN510A Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions |
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1. Address requirements of the state/territory Mental Health Act |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students should be able to:
o Address requirements of the state/territory Mental Health Act
o Respond appropriately to signs of mental illness
o Contribute to planning care for consumers with mental health issues
o Contribute to the care of a consumer with a mental health disorder
o Assist in evaluation of outcomes of planned nursing actions
o Provide and maintain a safe working environment
Overview of Assessment
Written Examination -100%
Clinical placement and clinical logbook assessment (competent or Not yet competent)
Attendance of classes 80% required