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<p>This unit provides an advanced exploration of mental health nursing practice, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, evidence-informed care in complex clinical environments. Students critically examine mental health systems, policies, and legislation, and develop expertise in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, formulating risk, and planning care. It also addresses the therapeutic use and management of psychotropic medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilisers, and antipsychotics, as well as interventions such as electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Emphasis is placed on integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical reasoning, critical reflection, and person-centred care to support effective decision-making and advanced professional practice.</p>
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<p>Topics in this unit may include:</p>
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<li>Global Mental Health Systems</li>
<li>Diagnostic Systems & Mental Health Legislation</li>
<li>Mental Health Assessments & Advanced Risk Assessment</li>
<li>Recovery-Oriented Models of Care & Safe Ward Approaches</li>
<li>Introduction to Psychotropics</li>
<li>Antidepressants</li>
<li>Mood Stabilisers</li>
<li>Antipsychotics</li>
<li>Somatic Therapies</li>
<li>Psychotropics in Special Populations – Older Adults</li>
<li>Psychotropics in Special Populations – Children & Adolescents</li>
<li>Integrated Practice & Interprofessional Collaboration</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides an advanced exploration of mental health nursing practice, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, evidence-informed care in complex clinical environments. Students critically examine mental health systems, policies, and legislation, and develop expertise in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, formulating risk, and planning care. It also addresses the therapeutic use and management of psychotropic medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilisers, and antipsychotics, as well as interventions such as electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Emphasis is placed on integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical reasoning, critical reflection, and person-centred care to support effective decision-making and advanced professional practice.</p>
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<p>Topics in this unit may include:</p> <ul> <li>Global Mental Health Systems</li> <li>Diagnostic Systems & Mental Health Legislation</li> <li>Mental Health Assessments & Advanced Risk Assessment</li> <li>Recovery-Oriented Models of Care & Safe Ward Approaches</li> <li>Introduction to Psychotropics</li> <li>Antidepressants</li> <li>Mood Stabilisers</li> <li>Antipsychotics</li> <li>Somatic Therapies</li> <li>Psychotropics in Special Populations – Older Adults</li> <li>Psychotropics in Special Populations – Children & Adolescents</li> <li>Integrated Practice & Interprofessional Collaboration</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hemtl5000">060301 - General Nursing</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEMTL6001" target="_blank">HEMTL6001</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEMTL6003" target="_blank">HEMTL6003</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate knowledge of global mental health systems, diagnostic frameworks, and legislative contexts to inform advanced nursing practice.</p>
K2
<p>Critically evaluate recovery-oriented care models and evidence-based approaches, including psychopharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, in mental health nursing.</p>
K3
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of the therapeutic use, mechanisms, and management of psychotropic medications across the lifespan, including considerations for diverse populations.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate mental health assessment skills, including risk assessment, to guide psychopharmacological and therapeutic interventions in complex mental health conditions. </p>
S2
<p>Critically analyse and implement recovery-oriented, evidence-based interventions within multidisciplinary mental health practice.</p>
S3
<p>Critically evaluate and respond to the implications of psychotropic medication use across the lifespan, including in special populations. </p>
A1
<p>Implement psychopharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to deliver safe, recovery-oriented, and person-centred mental health care.</p>
A2
<p>Apply advanced clinical reasoning and interprofessional collaboration to manage complex consumer needs and optimise treatment outcomes.</p>
A3
<p>Engage in personal and professional growth to enhance the ethical, culturally safe, and effective application of psychopharmacology and therapeutic interventions in mental health nursing practice.</p>
Assessment
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<p>A clinical portfolio based on one or more complex mental health cases. The portfolio must demonstrate advanced mental health assessment, risk analysis, and application of recovery-oriented frameworks, legislation, and interprofessional practice.</p>
<p>Clinical Portfolio </p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Applied clinical case, translating clinical practice portfolio to practice. </p>
<p>Oral Presentation </p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hemtl5000">060301 - General Nursing</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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