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Northland Polytechnic Certificate

Mental Health and Addictions 4471.4100 Introduction to Mental Health and Mental illness Course guide 2012 Semester 2

 Northland Polytechnic 2007

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Contents
Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions Course Tutor Course Aim Course Learning outcomes Course Timetable Guidelines for assignments Weekly planning Assessment one Marking schedule Assessment two Marking schedule Library service Student Success Team 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16

Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions

Overview To provide students with the skills and knowledge to work with clients who have mental health and addictions needs. Content Graduates of this programme are able to: Apply a range of skills that are supported by an understanding of the theories and interventions used in mental health and addiction fields of practice Provide safe, basic support in a culturally safe and appropriate manner Acquire a range of interpersonal skills to use with their clients and other health professionals Recognise safe boundaries, self-care and benefits of supervision.

Career Options Support workers in community Residential and hospital settings Customer focused services Ethnic and cultural based services Kai Awhina

Further Study Bachelor of Applied Social Service

There are 6 courses that make up the programme: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Te Tiriti O Waitangi, bi-culturalism and diversity Introduction to mental health and mental illness Introduction to drug, alcohol and addictions Introduction to Theory and practise skills Legal issues and advocacy Professional practices

Course tutor
Your tutor is Kirsten Parker-van Eck. Originally from the Netherlands, she has worked and lived in the UK, Australia and now New Zealand with her husband and three children. She has a Bachelor degree in Social Services (1995) and a Bachelor degree in Business Studies (1997) and a tertiary teaching qualification (2006). She has worked in the field of Mental Health and Addiction for the last 17 years as a social worker, therapist, supervisor and trainer. She has been working for NorthTec for the last 2 years, first as part of the Student Success Team and currently as an academic staff member for Social Services.

You can contact Kirsten via her email kparkervaneck@northtec.ac.nz or her phone on 09 470 3911. You can find your handouts, handbooks and other information on the facebook page of this course http://www.facebook.com/NorthtecCertMHA. You can also use this page to ask questions, post interesting links and discuss the course with your fellow students.

Course Aim
This course will develop students perceptions and understanding of mental health and mental illness. They will examine a range of disorders, diagnosis and interventions.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe historical and contemporary perspectives on mental health disorders 2. Discuss the notion of abnormality in relation to dominant culture and social orthodoxy including myths and realities within the context of mental health. 3. Explain the role and use of classification systems in the mental health 4. Explain a range of mental health disorders 5. Explain a range of intervention modalities 6. Describe a range of services available to mental health

Course Time table

Whangarei :

Mondays 6, 13, 20 August

Friday 10, 17, 24 August

Kaitaia:

Wednesdays 8, 15, 22 August

Rawene:

Thurdays 9, 16, 23 August

Guidelines for assessment

Please refer to your Programme Handbook for detailed information on writing and submitting assignments, referencing, plagiarism and extensions and resubmissions. The compulsory text for this course is: Cowan, C. (2008). Supporting the journey of recovery in mental health. Wellington New Zealand: Dunmore. You can purchase this book from Campus Books for $40.00 or borrow from the library

Important information
To pass each module students must pass every assessment Refer guidelines for resubmissions. Students can only resubmit one assessment event per module. Your attendance is expected to practice and demonstrate skills described in the Learning Outcomes

Weekly Planning

Week

Learning Outcome

Page book

Recommended resources

1, 2, 3

80-85 90

www.mentalhealth.org.nz www.depression.org.nz

4, 5

85-90 143

www.health.govt.nz www.headspace.org.nz www.tepou.co.nz

1,4,5,6

You are encouraged to read more widely. Both NorthTec and Whangarei Public Libraries have a good selection of books covering all areas of the course.

Assessment one

Due date:

Whangarei Kaitaia Rawene

Monday 20 and Friday 24 August Wednesday 22 August Thursday 23 August

Presentation

80%

Organise a group presentation (3-4 people) in which you describe a service or resource available to mental health clients in your area. This presentation has to be accompanied by a written report with information detailed in the marking schedule. The format of the presentation is up to the group. You can use power-point, role play, song, art, dance as long as it is engaging and informative. Your handouts and marking schedule will also be posted on the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/NorthtecCertMHA

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Marking schedule Presentation

Question
Identify the service (Name, physical address, geographical coverage) and the background history (when established, by whom and why) What type of service do they provide (detox, crisis service, inpatient unit, community service, residential, advocacy) and explain what this means Identify one model of therapeutic intervention the service may use, (motivational interviewing, cognitive behaviour therapy, pharmacological, family therapy, mirimiri) etc and explain and describe this intervention

Possible points 5

Comments

Points allocated.

10

20

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Question

Possible points 10

Comments

Points allocated.

Identify some evidence of culturally appropriate service provision to clients e.g. Te Tiriti O Waitangi policy, bi cultural practice, access to Kuia and Kaumatua, Whanau room

Identify any gaps in the service provided? Think about client groups, is it cultural appropriate, logistics, interventions on offer.

15

Overall presentation on paper and in class. Creative, innovative and engaging. Correct use of resources

20

Total

80

Tutor:

Kirsten Parker van Eck

Date:

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Assessment Two

Due date:

Whangarei Kaitaia Rawene

Monday 27 August and Friday 31 August Wednesday 29 August Thursday 30 August

Reflective Journal

20%

You are required to complete a reflective journal entry for each module. These entries should demonstrate the following process: Record of events and results of these events 1. Reflect on what happened: how did it make you feel and think? 2. Analyse why did you feel or think like this? 3. Action: how might you say/think/do differently next time?

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Marking schedule Reflective Journal

Criteria Possible Comments Marks Record of events and results of these events 3 Actual Mark

Reflect on what 7 happened: how did it make you feel and think

Analyse: why did you feel or think like this?

Action: how might you say/think/do differently next time?

Total

20

Tutor:

Kirsten Parker van Eck

Date:

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Library Service

The Library has many resources to help you with your studies books, videos, journals, in paper, and online; friendly Librarians, and a place to study. Laptops may be borrowed for the day. Raumanga-based students: Items are issued for 2 weeks. Books may be renewed twice, if no-one else wants them. You may have 15 items at a time. Distance students: Items are issued for 4 weeks. Books may be renewed once, if no-one else wants them. You may have 10 items at a time, and these can be posted to you. Log onto the Library Catalogue (using your Student ID number as both your username and password) conduct your search, click beside the items you want, and click on Request. The items will be posted to you along with a Freepost bag for returns. To renew books, log onto the Library catalogue to renew them yourself, or phone or email us - we do not need to see them. Journals and audio-visual material may not be renewed. Photocopying and printing costs 10 cents per A4 (30 cents for colour). You can put money on your card in the library using cash or Eftpos. Research databases and online full-text articles are accessible to you from your home via the webpage: www.northtec.ac.nz. If you are asked to log in, use your student ID number, and your NorthTec network password.

Check the website and library guides for more information, or telephone or email us. Phone: 0800 808 856, or 470 3790 Email: library@northtec.ac.nz

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Student Success Team

The Student Success Team is committed to your achievement and success. Our aim is to support you in every way we can, wherever you are. Our message to you is, no matter what barriers or difficulties you face that impact on your learning, ask us. We can help! Careers advisor Counselling Services Disability Student Advisor Health Centre Learning Advisory Service Mentors/Kai Awhina Student Advisor Student Advisor, Maori and Pasifika Student Success Administration To contact any of the Student Success Team: Phone: 0800 808 856 Email: studentsuccess@northtec.ac.nz Text: 027 255 2350

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