Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Nursing and Midwifery

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• Unit Title

  Therapeutic Relationships in the Clinical Setting

• Unit Code

  CMH5115

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full 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:

1. Analyse conditions in the practice setting which assist or hinder interpersonal communication.
2. Analyse theories, models and principles which may be utilised to enhance interpersonal skills.
3. Apply a framework for the delivery of therapeutic counselling.
4. Apply theory based principles of interpersonal communication to facilitate achievement of a helping relationship.
5. Discuss how empathic communication will enhance interpersonal relationships.
6. Discuss the socio-cultural dimensions of various segments of Australian society which influence the professiona's own social sensitivity towards different cultural groups.
7. Identify how an individual's perceptual frame of reference influences the individual's interpersonal relationships.
8. Identify the skills and qualities required for therapeutic counselling in mental health practice including team and multidisciplinary approaches.

Unit Content

1. Development of an increased repertoire of facilitative interpersonal skills to meet the changing needs and views of health care consumers.
2. Examination and use of the components of group dynamics and how they can be applied to human resource management, and quality assurance.
3. Social sensitivity towards clients by looking at cultural groups, the needs of the client, utilisation of services.
4. Techniques of conflict resolution where appropriate and how they may be effectively applied.
5. The processes of self perception and social interaction, in the context of differing theoretical perspectives.
6. 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.

Text References

• ^ Egan, G. (2013). The skilled helper: A problem-management and opportunity - development approach to helping (10th ed.). South Melbourne: Cengage Learning.
• ^ Whitaker, D.S. (2001). Using groups to help people (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
• ^ Elder, R., Evans, K., & Nizette, D. (2011). Psychiatric and mental health nursing (2nd ed.). Marrickville, NSW: Elsevier.
• 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.
• Arnold, E., & Boggs, K. (2010). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for nurses. Philadelphia: Saunders.

^ Mandatory reference