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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 mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan from biological, psychological, social, and spiritual perspectives. The implications of the physical and mental determinants of health to nursing or midwifery care will be considered utilising theoretical frameworks applied to developmental stages. Students will gain a local and global perspective of the impact of mental illness on vulnerable, culturally diverse and marginalised populations. The unit will offer an introduction into the care of self, through reflective practice and concepts of resilience.
Students must pass NUM2307 or NCS2102
Only students studying courses C33, Y61 or Y76 can enrol in this unit.
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 | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lecture |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
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), online activities.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Contemporary practice topic | 50% |
| Presentation | Presentation of mental health issue | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Contemporary practice topic | 50% |
| Presentation | Presentation of mental health issue | 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 mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan from biological, psychological, social, and spiritual perspectives. The implications of the physical and mental determinants of health to nursing or midwifery care will be considered utilising theoretical frameworks applied to developmental stages. Students will gain a local and global perspective of the impact of mental illness on vulnerable, culturally diverse and marginalised populations. The unit will offer an introduction into the care of self, through reflective practice and concepts of resilience.
Students must pass NUM2307 or NCS2102
Only students studying courses C33, Y61 or Y76 can enrol in this unit.
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 | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lecture |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
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), online activities.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Contemporary practice topic | 50% |
| Presentation | Presentation of mental health issue | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Contemporary practice topic | 50% |
| Presentation | Presentation of mental health issue | 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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