Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Nursing and Midwifery
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Therapeutic Relationships in the Clinical SettingUnit Code
CMH5115Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
20Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
Online
Description
This unit is designed to assist the student to acquire depth and breadth of knowledge relevant to concepts in human relationships. Examination of major counselling theories incorporating concepts of communication, autonomy, responsibility, and ethical dimensions of decision making will be included. The student will apply these concepts to issues relating to resource management, quality assurance, patient dependency and industrial relations. Conflict and crisis resolution strategies will also be addressed.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded NNS5102
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse conditions in the practice setting which assist or hinder interpersonal communication.
- Analyse theories, models and principles which may be utilised to enhance interpersonal skills.
- Apply a framework for the delivery of therapeutic counselling.
- Apply theory based principles of interpersonal communication to facilitate achievement of a helping relationship.
- Discuss how empathic communication will enhance interpersonal relationships.
- Discuss the socio-cultural dimensions of various segments of Australian society which influence the professiona's own social sensitivity towards different cultural groups.
- Identify how an individual's perceptual frame of reference influences the individual's interpersonal relationships.
- Identify the skills and qualities required for therapeutic counselling in mental health practice including team and multidisciplinary approaches.
Unit Content
- Development of an increased repertoire of facilitative interpersonal skills to meet the changing needs and views of health care consumers.
- Examination and use of the components of group dynamics and how they can be applied to human resource management, and quality assurance.
- Social sensitivity towards clients by looking at cultural groups, the needs of the client, utilisation of services.
- Techniques of conflict resolution where appropriate and how they may be effectively applied.
- The processes of self perception and social interaction, in the context of differing theoretical perspectives.
- Theories of counselling and the consultative process, including industrial relations.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Students will enage with this online unit through a range of interactive and contemporary methods and learning modes. These include online learning, virtual and simulated environments, discussion board, interactive web cases/quizzes, and e-reading packages.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Review | Literature Review | 50% |
| Assignment | Written Essay | 50% |
Text References
- ^ Elder, R., Evans, K., & Nizette, D. (2009). Psychiatric and mental health nursing (2nd ed.). Marrickville, NSW: Elsevier.
- ^ Egan, G. (2009). The skilled helper: A problem-management and opportunity - development approach to helping (9th ed.). US: Wadsworth Publishing.
- ^ Whitaker, D.S. (2001). Using groups to help people (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
- Arnold, E., & Boggs, K. (2010). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for nurses. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Brammer, L. M., & Macdonald, G. (2002). Helping relationship: Process and skills. Boston: Simon Schuster.
- De Vito, J. A. (2009). The interpersonal communication book. New York: Harper Collins.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
CMH5115|1|1
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Nursing and Midwifery
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Therapeutic Relationships in the Clinical SettingUnit Code
CMH5115Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
20Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
Online
Description
This unit is designed to assist the student to acquire depth and breadth of knowledge relevant to concepts in human relationships. Examination of major counselling theories incorporating concepts of communication, autonomy, responsibility, and ethical dimensions of decision making will be included. The student will apply these concepts to issues relating to resource management, quality assurance, patient dependency and industrial relations. Conflict and crisis resolution strategies will also be addressed.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded NNS5102
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse conditions in the practice setting which assist or hinder interpersonal communication.
- Analyse theories, models and principles which may be utilised to enhance interpersonal skills.
- Apply a framework for the delivery of therapeutic counselling.
- Apply theory based principles of interpersonal communication to facilitate achievement of a helping relationship.
- Discuss how empathic communication will enhance interpersonal relationships.
- Discuss the socio-cultural dimensions of various segments of Australian society which influence the professiona's own social sensitivity towards different cultural groups.
- Identify how an individual's perceptual frame of reference influences the individual's interpersonal relationships.
- Identify the skills and qualities required for therapeutic counselling in mental health practice including team and multidisciplinary approaches.
Unit Content
- Development of an increased repertoire of facilitative interpersonal skills to meet the changing needs and views of health care consumers.
- Examination and use of the components of group dynamics and how they can be applied to human resource management, and quality assurance.
- Social sensitivity towards clients by looking at cultural groups, the needs of the client, utilisation of services.
- Techniques of conflict resolution where appropriate and how they may be effectively applied.
- The processes of self perception and social interaction, in the context of differing theoretical perspectives.
- Theories of counselling and the consultative process, including industrial relations.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Students will enage with this online unit through a range of interactive and contemporary methods and learning modes. These include online learning, virtual and simulated environments, discussion board, interactive web cases/quizzes, and e-reading packages.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Review | Literature Review | 50% |
| Assignment | Written Essay | 50% |
Text References
- ^ Elder, R., Evans, K., & Nizette, D. (2009). Psychiatric and mental health nursing (2nd ed.). Marrickville, NSW: Elsevier.
- ^ Egan, G. (2009). The skilled helper: A problem-management and opportunity - development approach to helping (9th ed.). US: Wadsworth Publishing.
- ^ Whitaker, D.S. (2001). Using groups to help people (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
- Arnold, E., & Boggs, K. (2010). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for nurses. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Brammer, L. M., & Macdonald, G. (2002). Helping relationship: Process and skills. Boston: Simon Schuster.
- De Vito, J. A. (2009). The interpersonal communication book. New York: Harper Collins.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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