Unit Code: NMH865

Unit Name: Assessments and Therapeutic Approaches in Mental Health Care

Description: This course builds upon and extends the student’s knowledge and skills in carrying out mental health assessments and planning of nursing management for the different mental health needs of the client. Therapeutic approaches in mental health care will be explored and students will be introduced to basic counselling skills and the use of motivational interview for clients suffering from mental health problems/disorders.

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Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement.

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 20

Offered In: Semester 1