Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5313 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing)

Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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Course Contact: Erica Keen and Simone Allison

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 6649 and 03 9925 4809

Course Contact Email: erica.keen@rmit.edu.au and simone.allison@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This competency unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the nursing care and management of consumers with mental illness

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

NIL PRE REQUISITES OR CO REQUISITES



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN510B Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions

Elements:

1. Address requirements of the state/territory Mental Health Act
2. Respond appropriately to signs of mental illness
3. Contribute to planning care for consumers with mental health issues
4. Contribute to the care of a consumer with a mental health disorder
5. Assist evaluation of outcomes of planned nursing actions
6. Provide and maintain a safe working environment
 


Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students should be able to:


o Address requirements of the state/territory Mental Health Act
o Respond appropriately to signs of mental illness
o Contribute to planning care for consumers with mental health issues
o Contribute to the care of a consumer with a mental health disorder
o Assist in evaluation of outcomes of planned nursing actions
o Provide and maintain a safe working environment
 


Overview of Assessment

Underpinning knowledge for this unit of competency will be assessed via the following methods:

  • Written Examination / Written Assessment
  • Clinical Placement