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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 a range of mental illnesses often encountered in pre-hospital environments. The clinical features and emergency management processes for these conditions are discussed, and a range of mental health support services are introduced. Students learn how to recognise and respond to emergency mental health incidents including how to approach tense and challenging situations. They gain an understanding of how to adapt their response based upon the culture beliefs and experiences of patients and apply de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety of self and others.
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 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | 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
Students will gain insights about current and relevant mental health information from industry experts and people with lived experiences. Students will apply mental illness knowledge to clinical scenarios and develop their ability to safely approach a variety of culturally sensitive emergency situations. Students use clinical reasoning and judgement to determine a range of appropriate responses to mental health situations. In addition to exploring the AHPRA Code of Conduct and Paramedic Professional Capabilities. Students work in teams to produce a resource to educate a paramedic audience. Students will develop strategies to maintain their own mental health and well-being.
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 | Mental Health Knowledge | 20% |
| Case Study | Mental Health Response | 40% |
| Project | Mental Health Education | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mental Health Knowledge | 20% |
| Case Study | Mental Health Response | 40% |
| Project | Mental Health Education | 40% |
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 a range of mental illnesses often encountered in pre-hospital environments. The clinical features and emergency management processes for these conditions are discussed, and a range of mental health support services are introduced. Students learn how to recognise and respond to emergency mental health incidents including how to approach tense and challenging situations. They gain an understanding of how to adapt their response based upon the culture beliefs and experiences of patients and apply de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety of self and others.
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 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | 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
Students will gain insights about current and relevant mental health information from industry experts and people with lived experiences. Students will apply mental illness knowledge to clinical scenarios and develop their ability to safely approach a variety of culturally sensitive emergency situations. Students use clinical reasoning and judgement to determine a range of appropriate responses to mental health situations. In addition to exploring the AHPRA Code of Conduct and Paramedic Professional Capabilities. Students work in teams to produce a resource to educate a paramedic audience. Students will develop strategies to maintain their own mental health and well-being.
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 | Mental Health Knowledge | 20% |
| Case Study | Mental Health Response | 40% |
| Project | Mental Health Education | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mental Health Knowledge | 20% |
| Case Study | Mental Health Response | 40% |
| Project | Mental Health Education | 40% |
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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