Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Professional Skills - Case Management

• Unit Code

  CRI2101

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr James Patrick MCCUE

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Description

This unit will introduce students to the professional skills associated with case management in the Criminal Justice System. It will provide students with knowledge of the guiding legislation and the administrative requirements to successfully manage a range of case types. It will provide students with the knowledge and understanding of recognised case management models, and the practical skills required to minister to individuals in need, including skills that underpin motivational interviewing and directing clients to appropriate therapeutic programs.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Explain models and legislative frameworks relevant to case management, by generating a case plan for a fictional client to build students’ knowledge of evidence – based practice.
2. Critically evaluate ethical issues associated with case management.
3. Identify strategies for managing and changing behaviour in criminal justice contexts, by providing recommendations to address offending behaviour to develop students’ ability to work with criminal justice populations.
4. Practice professional writing for case management functions, by preparing case notes and a court report for a fictional client to develop students applied work skills.

Unit Content

1. Advocating for clients.
2. Case management.
3. Factors preventing or hindering client co-operation.
4. General interviewing skills.
5. Identify and plan for appropriate intervention programs.
6. Identify resources and support networks.
7. Intake interviews and risk assessment.
8. Ongoing case management and monitoring skills.
9. Preparing and conducting motivational interviews.
10. Risk assessment.
11. Setting goals and outcomes.
12. The theories of motivational interviews.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit is conducted in both the on-campus and online modes. On-campus students attend a three-hour workshop each week. The workshops are designed to introduce the core concepts and models that underpin case management practice. The workshops also facilitate opportunities for students apply their learning and develop their professional and practical skills. These workshop activities are a way for students to improve their oral communication skills, cross-cultural competence, critical thinking skills and teamwork skills. Industry relevant guest speakers deliver some workshop content. Assessment methods provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills. Online students are provided with an electronic version of the internal lecture and weekly tutorials. All information is delivered to online students via Blackboard. The workshops are designed to introduce the core concepts and models that underpin case management practice. Online activities delivered via the online modules and the discussion board facilitate opportunities for students apply their learning and develop their professional and practical skills. These activities are a way for students to improve their oral communication skills, cross-cultural competence, critical thinking skills and teamwork skills. Industry relevant guest speakers deliver some workshop content. Assessment methods provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills. Regular online access is essential.

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.

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