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Institute of Health and Wellbeing
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<p>This unit introduces students to advanced concepts and practices in contemporary mental health nursing. It explores the nature of mental health and mental illness, the Australian mental health system, and the theoretical frameworks that guide mental healthcare. Emphasis is on recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, person-centred, and culturally safe practice across the lifespan. Students will also examine key topics, including mental health legislation, mental health promotion, consumer-led care, and collaborative practice within multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, this unit develops advanced skills in critical reflection, clinical supervision, and evidence-based decision-making to support the delivery of safe and effective nursing care. Upon completion, students will be able to integrate theory and practice, critically evaluate models of care, and demonstrate leadership in supporting the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities in diverse mental health settings.</p>
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<p>Topics covered in this unit may include:</p>
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<li>Contemporary Mental Health Nursing and Career Pathways</li>
<li>Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness</li>
<li>Australia’s Mental Health System and Models of Care</li>
<li>Mental Health Issues Across the Lifespan</li>
<li>Key Theories, Models, and Frameworks of Mental Health Care</li>
<li>Mental Health Promotion and Wellbeing (Workforce and consumers)</li>
<li>Law, Ethics, and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act</li>
<li>Trauma-Informed and Culturally Safe Practice</li>
<li>Complex Presentations: Dual Diagnosis and Co-morbidities</li>
<li>Consumer-Led and Collaborative Practice</li>
<li>Evidence-Based and Reflective Practice</li>
<li>Leadership and Future Directions in Mental Health Nursing</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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<p>This unit introduces students to advanced concepts and practices in contemporary mental health nursing. It explores the nature of mental health and mental illness, the Australian mental health system, and the theoretical frameworks that guide mental healthcare. Emphasis is on recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, person-centred, and culturally safe practice across the lifespan. Students will also examine key topics, including mental health legislation, mental health promotion, consumer-led care, and collaborative practice within multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, this unit develops advanced skills in critical reflection, clinical supervision, and evidence-based decision-making to support the delivery of safe and effective nursing care. Upon completion, students will be able to integrate theory and practice, critically evaluate models of care, and demonstrate leadership in supporting the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities in diverse mental health settings.</p>
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<p>Topics covered in this unit may include:</p> <ul> <li>Contemporary Mental Health Nursing and Career Pathways</li> <li>Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness</li> <li>Australia’s Mental Health System and Models of Care</li> <li>Mental Health Issues Across the Lifespan</li> <li>Key Theories, Models, and Frameworks of Mental Health Care</li> <li>Mental Health Promotion and Wellbeing (Workforce and consumers)</li> <li>Law, Ethics, and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act</li> <li>Trauma-Informed and Culturally Safe Practice</li> <li>Complex Presentations: Dual Diagnosis and Co-morbidities</li> <li>Consumer-Led and Collaborative Practice</li> <li>Evidence-Based and Reflective Practice</li> <li>Leadership and Future Directions in Mental Health Nursing</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/hemtl5001">060301 - General Nursing</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
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=HEMTL6000" target="_blank">HEMTL6000</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEMTL6002" target="_blank">HEMTL6002</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>Discuss advanced concepts of mental health, mental illness, and wellbeing, and appraise their implications for professional nursing practice.</p>
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<p>Describe the Australian mental health system, including models of care, legislation, and policy frameworks, to guide complex clinical decision-making.</p>
K3
<p>Utilise evidence-based knowledge and current research to inform recovery oriented mental health nursing practice.</p>
S1
<p>Perform advanced mental health assessment and demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to provide care for individuals with complex mental health presentations in collaborative, multidisciplinary contexts.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills, clinical leadership and advocacy to facilitate evidence-informed, consumer-led practice.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate critical reflection and evaluation skills to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.</p>
A1
<p>Apply advanced clinical reasoning to complex and high-acuity mental health scenarios.</p>
A2
<p>Apply innovation, quality, and sustainability in mental health nursing through evidence-informed interventions and professional practice.</p>
A3
<p>Implement recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and person-centred approaches in diverse mental health settings across the lifespan.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Critically evaluating a Mental Health Care Model in Australia. </p>
<p>Oral Presentation </p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Case Study analysis in Mental Health Nursing Practice</p>
<p>Case Study</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/hemtl5001">060301 - General Nursing</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
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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