AHRO Masterclass in Adult Mental Health
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Full course description
1. INTRODUCTION
This course aims to cater for the crucial need of the society and would go a long way in fulfilling the mental health requirements of the people keeping in mind the shortage of mental health personnel. This course is designed to assist learners in developing further expertise and in-depth understanding in the field of adult mental health. It will help learners to appreciate the client as a holistic individual and develop skills to function as educator, manager and researcher in the field of mental health.
2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course the learners will be able to:
1. Review the concept of mental health and illness in adult.
2. Explore the trends and issues in the field of mental health and illness in adult.
3. Understand psychobiology in mental disorders and it’s implication.
4. Appraise the different theories related to mental health.
5. Identify and critique mental health in specific populations- adolescent, women and old age.
6. Demonstrate understanding of ECT therapy.
3. TARGET GROUP
Graduates from Nursing & Midwifery/ Medicine/other healthcare professions including Psychology & Social work (Post registration as applicable).
4. COURSE CONTENT
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UNIT- 1: OVERVIEW OF FUNDAMENTALS OF MENTAL HEALTH & ILLNESS |
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i. Concept of mental health and mental illness in adult |
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ii. Historical perspectives of mental health |
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iii. Trends, issues and magnitude |
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iv. Contemporary practices |
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v. Review of mental health laws/Act & human rights of mentally ill |
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vi. Review of national mental health program |
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UNIT -2: REVIEW OF THEORIES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH |
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UNIT -3: REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS |
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i. Epidemiology and Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders |
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ii. Classification and clinical features of Mental Health Disorders |
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iii. Identification and Assessment of Mental Health Disorders |
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UNIT -4: REVIEW OF EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES IN MENTAL HEALTH IN SPECIFIC AREAS AND POPULATIONS |
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i. Developmental Disorders: · Mental retardation · Specific learning disabilities · Rehabilitation of the mentally ill |
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ii. Mental Health in Specific Populations: · Women’s Mental health · Adolescent Mental Health · Mental Health in Old Age |
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iii. Specific Issues on Mental Health: · Deliberate self-harm and suicide · Mental Health related to sexuality and Gender · Occupational Mental Health |
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iv. Addictions: · Alcoholism · Substance abuse and addiction · Tobacco addiction · Gambling, internet and other addictions |
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v. Psychological Therapies: · Counselling and guidance · Psychotherapy · Cognitive therapies · Anger and stress management, Crisis intervention |
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UNIT - 5: OVERVIEW OF ELECTRO CONVULSIVE THERAPY |
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Overview of ECT · Historical Perspectives · Indications and Contraindications · Mechanisms of Action and Side Effects · Risks Associated with ECT |
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UNIT - 6: COMMUNICATION IN MENTAL HEALTH · Review of effective communication skills |
6. COURSE DISTRIBUTION IN HOURS
Total course duration - 3 months = 12 weeks
Theory - 3 hours per week for 3 days = 9 hours x 12 weeks = 108 hours
Self-Directed Learning (SDL) - 8 hours per week for 12 weeks = 96 hours
Total = 108 + 96 = 204 hours
7. TEACHING LEARNING METHODS
Interactive lectures conducted online (virtual learning environment) and on-site, problem-solving and case-based approaches to learning. Course materials include lecture notes, PowerPoint presentation slides and other relevant materials applicable to the course/ module.
8. EVALUATION
The course will be assessed using the table below:
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ASSESSMENT |
WEIGHTAGE |
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Formative Assessment |
30% |
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Summative Assessment |
60% |
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Attendance |
10% |
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Total |
100% |
9. AWARD
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate, provided they have passed formative assessment and summative assessments each at 50% with 90% attendance in all the course activities.