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 |
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