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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 explores the range of mental illness and distress which result in situations which require an emergency response. The aetiology of mental illness, the role of stress and support, the impact of culture and the factors which impact upon outcomes will be analysed. The unit examines the practical skills needed in managing tense situations including communication and de-escalation as well as pharmacological interventions in managing acute mental health crises. This unit has a mandatory external clinical placement of 5 days.
On-campus and off-campus students are advised that this unit has a compulsory external clinical placement. The theory modules for this unit may however be studied online by off-campus students.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Online learning materials, directed activities, readings and discussion board.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Common acute mental health presentations. | 40% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination at Joondalup campus | 50% |
| Practicum ^ | Clinical placement report | 10% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Common acute mental health presentations | 40% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination at nominated examination centre | 50% |
| Practicum ^ | Clinical placement report | 10% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
^ Mandatory reference
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 explores the range of mental illness and distress which result in situations which require an emergency response. The aetiology of mental illness, the role of stress and support, the impact of culture and the factors which impact upon outcomes will be analysed. The unit examines the practical skills needed in managing tense situations including communication and de-escalation as well as pharmacological interventions in managing acute mental health crises. This unit has a mandatory external clinical placement of 5 days.
On-campus and off-campus students are advised that this unit has a compulsory external clinical placement. The theory modules for this unit may however be studied online by off-campus students.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, online learning materials, directed activities, readings and discussion board.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Common acute mental health presentations. | 30% |
| Case Study | Online case study | 30% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination at Joondalup campus | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Common acute mental health presentations | 30% |
| Case Study | Online case study | 30% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination at nominated examination centre | 40% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
^ Mandatory reference
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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