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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.
In this unit students will be provided with the opportunity to integrate theory into practice and to demonstrate mental health competencies within their scope of practice through a clinical practicum. This unit is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills that can be applied to meet the needs of consumers, carers, their families and communities. Students will be able to evaluate their ability to provide mental health care across the lifespan in various settings of mental health practice. Students will arrange a suitable series of placements in consultation with the unit/course coordinator.
Unit was previously coded NSP5110, NSP5210
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will be preceptored by host facility clinical staff in the development of mental health skills commensurate with the level of clinical preparation. Overall supervision and coordination will be provided by University clinical staff. 30 practicum days are required for this unit in three 10 day rotations (inpatient, community and drug/alcohol) in a supervised clinical setting.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance ^ | Clinical Competency |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
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:
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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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.
In this unit students will be provided with the opportunity to integrate theory into practice and to demonstrate mental health competencies within their scope of practice through a clinical practicum. This unit is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills that can be applied to meet the needs of consumers, carers, their families and communities. Students will be able to evaluate their ability to provide mental health care across the lifespan in various settings of mental health practice. Students will arrange a suitable series of placements in consultation with the unit/course coordinator.
Unit was previously coded NSP5110, NSP5210
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will be preceptored by host facility clinical staff in the development of mental health skills commensurate with the level of clinical preparation. Overall supervision and coordination will be provided by University clinical staff. 30 practicum days are required for this unit in three 10 day rotations (inpatient, community and drug/alcohol) in a supervised clinical setting.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance ^ | Clinical Competency |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
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:
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.
CMH5116|1|2