Course Title: Mental Health and Human Development

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Mental Health and Human Development

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: TBC

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: @rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course will introduce you to the notion of an alteration to mental health including impacts on First Nations people and other minority groups. Various theoretical constructs related to mental health are examined. Theories of human development and developmental stages are explored across the lifespan. You will investigate the importance of resilience and self-awareness as a future health practitioner.  Mental health care delivery systems will be investigated, and you will consider the legislative protections to promote mental wellness within contemporary Australian society. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course will contribute to Program Learning Outcomes for BP032P24 Bachelor of Nursing through the following learning outcomes: 

  • PLO1. Demonstrate a breadth and depth of nursing knowledge and concepts in a variety of real-world settings using an evidence-based approach    
  • PLO2. Apply evidence-based nursing knowledge to conceptualise and deliver safe and effective practice in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, using emerging technological advancements   
  • PLO4.   Communicate to diverse audiences employing integrity, inclusivity, and culturally safe practices to deliver quality patient care.   
  • PLO5. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional decisions through critical thinking and reflection to resolve challenges as part of a multidisciplinary and interprofessional team   
  • PLO6. Evaluate and critically reflect on the concepts of reconciliation and cultural intelligence considering the experience and perspectives of health and wellbeing for First Nations people   
  • PLO7. Demonstrate professionalism through lifelong learning to deliver safe, quality, holistic, and person-centred nursing care   
  • PLO8. Examine and evaluate theories fundamental to lifespan development and practices that enhance lifespan transition, disability, and public health advocacy.  


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:   

  1. Describe the contemporary mental health issues faced by diverse peoples. 
  2. Review the treatment options for the person with mental health issues. 
  3. Demonstrate understanding of legislative regulations relating to mental health.  
  4. Explore developmental theories across the life spans 
  5. Apply contemporary theories of human development as they relate to mental wellbeing.  
  6. Differentiate the systems of care delivery to promote mental wellbeing.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

A library subject guide is available at http://rmit.libguides.com/nursing


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Online Quizzes 
Weighting 15% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3 

Assessment Task 2: Video Presentation 
Weighting 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 

Assessment Task 3: Written Assignment 
Weighting 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 

Assessment Task 4:  Self-awareness Activity  
Weighting 25% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.