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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.
This unit introduces students to the nursing and midwifery care of individuals with mental health and wellbeing concerns, including affective, stress, psychotic and personality disorders. Students will gain knowledge of the pharmacological benefits and therapeutic interventions in treating mental illness. Ethical issues, the law and the rights of people with mental illness will be applied to the clinical context. Principles of undertaking a mental health and risk assessment and analysis of determinants of health and wellbeing will be explored.
Students must pass 1 unit from (NUM1205, NCS1201) and 1 unit from (NPU1202, NPP1201) or Must have passed 6 units in {NUM1102, NUM1203, NUM1204, NUM2308, NUR1101, SCN1111}
Only students studying courses C33, Y61 or Y76 can enrol in this unit.
Unit was previously coded NCS2102
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Interactive learning activities (18 hours), tutorials (18 hours)
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online multiple-choice test | 10% |
| Essay | Contemporary essay topic | 40% |
| Viva | End of semester oral VIVA | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online multiple-choice test | 10% |
| Essay | Contemporary essay topic | 40% |
| Viva | End of semester oral VIVA | 50% |
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.
This unit introduces students to the nursing and midwifery care of individuals with mental health and wellbeing concerns, including affective, stress, psychotic and personality disorders. Students will gain knowledge of the pharmacological benefits and therapeutic interventions in treating mental illness. Ethical issues, the law and the rights of people with mental illness will be applied to the clinical context. Principles of undertaking a mental health and risk assessment and analysis of determinants of health and wellbeing will be explored.
Students must pass 1 unit from (NUM1205, NCS1201) and 1 unit from (NPU1202, NPP1201) and 1 unit from (NUM1204, NCS1202) or Must have passed 6 units in (NUM1102, NUM1203, NUM1204, NUM2308, NUR1101, SCN1111)
Only students studying courses C33, Y61 or Y76 can enrol in this unit.
Unit was previously coded NCS2102
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Interactive learning activities (18 hours), tutorials (18 hours)
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online multiple-choice test | 10% |
| Essay | Contemporary essay topic | 40% |
| Viva | End of semester oral VIVA | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online multiple-choice test | 10% |
| Essay | Contemporary essay topic | 40% |
| Viva | End of semester oral VIVA | 50% |
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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