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SCHOOL OF HEALTH COURSE G U I D E MENTAL HEALTH NURSING STUDIES For Entrants to 2007/2008 Academic Session Date of Issue: October 07 This version is valid until superseded ____________________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 COURSE GUIDE FOR ENTRANTS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2007/2008 ______________________________________________________________ CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND MENTAL NURSING STUDIES 2 COMMON FOUNDATION MODULES 3 COMMON FOUNDATION/BRANCH PROGRAMME : DIAGRAM 1 5 MENTAL HEALTH BRANCH MODULES 6 THE RN/BSc MENTAL HEALTH 7 RN/BSc COURSE STRUCTURE 8 RN/BSc MODULES 9 CAN I BE ACCREDITED WITH PAST ACHIEVEMENT? 11 STUDENT LINK 12 MENTAL HEALTH POST-REGISTRATION STUDIES(LEVEL 2 MODULES) 13 POST-REGISTRATION MENTAL HEALTH STUDIES(LEVEL 3 MODULES) 15 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH NURSES - MA – APPLIED MENTAL HEALTH 15 - BSC (Hons) MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE 18 HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT 19 WHAT MUST I DO TO PASS A MODULE 20 WHO WILL TEACH ME 20 GLOSSARY 23 THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT. YOU ARE ADVISED NOT TO LOSE IT, AS REPLACEMENT WILL BE DIFFICULT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING STUDIES. _________________________________________________________________ WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING STUDIES. Using this Guide This guide will introduce you to the range of modules within the subject, so that you can consider and reflect upon the different career pathways within Mental Health Nursing. The guide will provide basic information about the modules and the related academic regulations. The Mental Health COURSE Guide should be read in conjunction with your Award Handbook, and individual module guides. A brief introduction to Mental Health Nursing. ( New Programme ) The Mental Health Branch Programme is underpinned by a number of beliefs and values regarding the nature of mental health nursing. This includes national initiatives related to mental health services and higher education provision e.g. Department of Health 1999 ( NSF for Mental Health ); DOH 2004 ( Ten Essential Capabilities ); the Nursing and Midwifery Council ( 2002, 2004 ); Mezirow, 1990; National Committee of Inquiry in Higher Education, 1997; UKCC 1999 – Fitness for Practice ). Mental Health Service Users and significant others represent a diverse population in terms of age, gender, sexual orientation, social class, ethnicity and disability. Therefore within the mental health programme students will need to continually examine and question their values, beliefs and prejudices with a view to respecting and valuing this diversity, and develop antioppressive approaches to their nursing practice. Furthermore, the programme embraces the principle of working in partnership with service users, carers, significant others and other professionals ( DOH, 2004 ). Mental Health Nursing is viewed primarily as an interpersonal process that seeks to help individuals, families and carers to address needs in daily living, promote autonomy, recovery and independence. The over-riding aim of preregistration education provision and beyond is to assist students to develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver effective high quality values and evidence based nursing interventions. In order to achieve this, the mental health programme is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of the theories and concepts that underpin practice. We believe that learning is participatory, emphasizing a clear focus on best practice aiming at the integration of theory with practice. The aim is also to combing self-directed and programmed study based on the principle of reflective practice. In addition to developing clinical nursing knowledge and skills, the educational programme aims to equip students with key skills for life-long learning. Modern mental health services incorporate a wide range of statutory, private and voluntary organizations. Opportunities need to be developed for shared learning and high quality practice experience in these diverse care settings in 4 order to promote the concept of collaborative working. The progressive development of mental health nursing skills will be supported through effective supervision of students by clinical and academic staff both in educational and work-based settings. We believe in close working relationship with users, carers, practitioners and significant others in developing, delivering and evaluating the curriculum to ensure that it continues to reflect the realities of clinical practice and produces safe, competent and accountable mental health nurse practitioners. The RNDipHE Course This 3-year course is divided into a 12-month Common Foundation Programme and a 24-month Branch Programme in Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Children’s Nursing. The Common Foundation Programme The Common Foundation Programme is a competence based programme which serves as a foundation year for all pre-registration nursing students. All students, across the four branches, study a range of academic modules that provide a baseline for the development of Branch specific knowledge and practice. This is complemented by exposure to clinical practice and the development, under supervision, of core skills and professional awareness. The Common Foundation Programme consists of modules attracting Level 1 Credits ( See Diagram 1 on Page 5 ). These are designed to provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your pre-existing academic skills, and lay down the foundations for subsequent studies and your first three clinical practice experiences. The learning outcomes in the 30-Credit modules in the award are set for theory and practice and are intended to enable you to meaningfully integrate theory and practice. The Common Foundation Modules NH1056 : Holistic Nursing Practice in Context 30 Level 1 Credits The module aims to enable students to develop an understanding of the notion of health; the development of health care services and the delivery of services within a wide social , legal, ethical and professional context and to recognize the impact of the local and national health economy. NH1057 : Introduction to Nursing 30 Level 1 Credits The module aims to provide all students with foundation knowledge of sciences to support practice. Students will also be facilitated to develop a range of clinical skills, enabling them to participate safely in care delivery under supervision. NH1060 : Self-awareness and relating to others 30 Level 1 Credits 5 The module aims to enable the student to explore aspects of self-awareness and how they may relate to ‘others’ in a variety of settings. The student will explore the contribution of interpersonal and communication theories, identifying skills and attitudes required in order to develop effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships ( between the nurse and others ). As a consequence, the module will facilitate your personal development and prepare you for a wide range of psychological and interpersonal challenges that arise from working in contemporary health care services. 6 DIAGRAM 1 RN/Dip.HE COURSE STRUCTURE FOR BRANCH IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING Post Semester Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year 1 Common Foundation Programme Level 1 Year 2 Branch Programme Level 1/2 Year 3 Branch Programme Level 2 Total Hours NH1056 – Holistic Nursing Practice In Context. 30 Level 1 Credits NH1057 – Introduction to Nursing 30 Level 1 Credits NH1060 – Self-Awareness and Relating to Others. 30 Level 1 Credits Total Hours 1687.5 Theory 900 Practice 787.5 NH1055 : Foundation in Mental Health Nursing 30 Level 1 Credits NH2325 : Promoting Equality in Mental Health Nursing 30 Level 2 Credits NH2327 : Supporting Mental Health Services Users and Carers in Crisis30 Level 2 Credits Total Hours 1687.5 Theory 900 Practice 787.5 NH2311 : Current Trends in Mental Health Nursing 30 level 2 credits NH2326 : Promoting Mental Health and Recovery 30 Level 2 Credits NH2313 : Development of the Professional Role Total Hours 1687.5 Theory 862.5 Practice 825 Internship 30 Level 2 Credits TOTAL HOURS THEORY PRACTICE 7 5062.5 2662.5 2400 THE MENTAL HEALTH BRANCH PROGRAMME The Mental Health Branch Programme is two years in length, and serves both to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired in the foundation year, and to develop and extend your learning and understanding in Mental Health Nursing. It attracts 150 Level 2 credits, 30 of which may be taken at Level 3 The Branch Programme awards academic module derived credits at both Level 1( year 2 ) and Level 2 ( within year 2, and year 3 ). For some students, there may be provision for Level 3 credits to be attained ( See Diagram 1 on Page 5 ) and the module descriptors. The Mental Health Branch Modules NH1055 : Foundation in Mental Health Nursing Module Leader : Joy Clayton 30 Level 1 Credits The module aims to provide students with an opportunity to acquire theories and skills in relation to nursing persons experiencing mental health concerns. NH2325 : Promoting Equality in Mental Health Nursing 30 Level 2 Credits Module Leader : Kingsley Chinyanganya The module aims to assist Mental Health Practitioners in promoting equality in order to provide care that is appropriate and sensitive to clients, relatives and significant others. NH2327 : Supporting Mental Health Services Users and Carers in Crisis 30 Level 2 Credits Module Leader : Tim Cawley The module aims to enable the learner to explore the values, knowledge and skills needed to support mental health service users and their carers who are experiencing distress during crisis. NH2326 : Promoting Mental Health and Recovery Level 2 Credits Module Leader : Tumai Jijita 30 The module aims to enable the learner to explore the values, knowledge and skills needed to promote the health and well being of mental health service users and carers and to support them in achieving valued life styles. NH2311 : Current Trends in Mental Health Nursing 30 level 2 credits Or NH3230 : Current Trends in Mental Health Nursing Module Leader : Joe Grizzell 30 Level 3 Credits This module aims to inform students of current trends in mental health nursing in relation to persons experiencing mental health concerns. It encourages integration of applied therapeutic care concepts within a variety of care settings 6 and to effectively focus on interventions on felt needs of clients and their relatives Generic Branch Module NH2313 : Development of the Professional Role 30 Level 2 Credits Or NH3230 : Development of the Professional Role 30 Level 3 Credits This module is generic to all the Branches of Nursing but incorporates branch specific input. The module aims to facilitate the transition from Student to Registered Nurse Practitioner. This requires the student to explore issues influencing care delivery and management. The summative assessed work is in the form of assessed written material from the student’s professional portfolio and requires the student to use written evidence to establish their fitness for practice. RN/BSc – MENTAL HEALTH N URSING The course aims to produce first level Registered Nurses who have the knowledge and skills to enable them to practice effectively in a safe and accountable manner and in a variety of health care settings. The development of intellectual skills, such as problem solving, decision making and critical enquiry will inform the patient/client care process. To achieve this the programme will enable students to meet the requirements leading to entry as Registered Nurse ( Mental Health, Children, Adult or Learning Disability ) on the Nursing and Midwifery and Health Visiting professional Register. The Common Foundation Programme The RN/BSc Common Foundation Programme is similar to that of the RN.Dip.HE as outlined above. The exception is that there is an additional 30 Level 1 Credits Module ( See 2 Diagram on Page 8 ) The Additional Module NH1054 : Evidence Based Nursing Practice 30 Level 1 Credits Module Leader : Sue Brock This module aims to enable the student to reflect on practice and ask relevant questions, access and make sense of evidence and suggest how evidence may inform nursing practice. Integral to this will be the consideration of relevant frameworks, concepts and theories which will contribute to the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to underpin evidence based approach to reflective nursing practice. 7 DIAGRAM 2 RN/BSc COURSE STRUCTURE FOR BRANCH IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING Post Semester Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year 1 Common Foundation Programme Level 1 NH1056 – Holistic Nursing Practice In Context. 30 Level 1 Credits NH1057 – Introduction to Nursing. 30 Level 1 Credits NH1060 – Self-Awareness and Relating to Others. 30 Level 1 Credits NH1054 - Evidence Based Nursing Practice. 30 Level 1 Credits Total Hours Total Hours 1687.5 Theory 900 Practice 787.5 Total Hours 1687.5 Year 2 Branch Programme Level 2 NH1055 Foundation in Mental Health Nursing 30 Level 1 Credits NH2325 : Promoting Equality in Mental Health Nursing 30 Level 2 Credits NH2327 : Supporting Mental Health Services Users and Carers in Crisis 30 Level 2 Credits Semester 1 – Research Methods 15 Level 2 Credits Semester 2 – Medication Management in Mental Health 15 Level 2 Credits Theory 900 Practice 787.5 NH2311 : Current Trends in Mental Health Nursing NH2326Promoting Mental Health and Recovery NH2313 : Development of the Professional Role Semester 1 – Research Proposal Semester 2 – Developing the Research Process Total Hours 1687.5 Year 3 Branch Programme Level 3 Theory 862.5 Practice 825 30 level 3 credits 30 Level 3 Credits 30 Level 3 Credits Internship 15 Level 3 Credits 15 Level 3 Credits TOTAL HOURS THEORY PRACTICE 8 5062.5 2662.5 2400 THE RN/BSc MENTAL HEALTH BRANCH PROGRAMME The Mental Health Branch Programme is two years in length, and serves both to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired in the foundation year, and to develop and extend your learning and understanding in Mental Health Nursing. The Branch Programme awards academic module derived credits at Level 2 ( within year 2) and Level 3 ( Within year 3 ). ( See 2 Diagram on Page 8 ) YEAR 2 MODULES - Foundation in Mental Health Nursing 30 Level 2 Credits This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to acquire theories and skills in relation to nursing persons experiencing mental health concerns. - Supporting Service Users and Carers in Crisis 30 Level 3 Credits The module aims to enable the learner to explore the values, knowledge and skills needed to support mental service users and their carers who are experiencing distress during crisis. - Promoting Equality in Mental Health Nursing 30 Level 2 Credits The module aims to assist mental health practitioners in promoting equality in order to provide care that is appropriate and sensitive to clients, relatives and significant others. - Medication Management in Mental Health 15 Level 2 Credits This module aims to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in working with mental service users through focusing on the effective use of medication to alleviate the distress associated with mental ill-health. - Research Methods 15 Level 2 Credits The aim of this module is to build on previous knowledge of the research process and provide the opportunity for the student to critically analyse practice in light of research findings. YEAR 3 MODULES - Promoting Mental Health and Recovery 30 Level 3 Credits The module aims to enable the learner to critically explore the values, knowledge and skills needed to promote the health and well being of mental health service users and carers and to support them in achieving valued lifestyles. 9 - Current Trends in Mental Health Nursing 30 Level 3 Credits This module aims to inform students of current trends in mental health nursing in relation to persons experiencing mental health concerns. It encourages integration of applied therapeutic care concepts within a variety of care settings and to effectively focus on interventions on felt needs of clients and their relatives - Development of the Professional Role 30 Level 3 Credits The module aims to facilitate the transition from Student to Registered Nurse Practitioner. This requires the student to explore issues influencing care delivery and management. The summative assessed work is in the form of assessed written material from the student’s professional portfolio and requires the student to use written evidence to establish their fitness for practice. - Research Proposal 15 Level 3 Credits This module aims to use research to advance clinical practice. It enables the student to prepare a detailed research proposal, which provides an opportunity to demonstrate sound knowledge of the research process and integrate learning from the other modules studied on the degree programme. The proposed research will be relevant to the student’s area of clinical practice and will provide a realistic plan of action. - Developing the Research Process 15 Level 3 Credits The module aims to enable students to develop and validate their research proposal. Research tools and designs will be analysed, and students will complete a write up of the test exercise including a critical evaluation of the process. 10 CAN I BE ACCREDITED WITH PAST ACHIEVEMENT? Your previous study, training and experience, could count towards a diploma or a degree in the University of Wolverhampton. There should be no need for you to repeat study that you have undertaken previously. Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA) may allow for students to 'Fast Track' or enter or leave a programme at given points. APA can significantly reduce the length of a course of study, however, statutory requirements will always have to be met by all students. These include the number of hours you will have to spend in both theoretical and clinical elements of the course e.g. The RN.Dip.HE Programme. The APA process requires you to demonstrate that the learning you have previously acquired is the same as that required of students undertaking the selected programme of study, and achieving the identified learning outcomes. All claims for advanced standing must be supported by valid evidence. APPLYING FOR ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR ACHIEVEMENT (APA) Before applying for APA, it is helpful firstly, to have some idea of the award or programme for which you wish to study. You would need to familiarise yourself with : 1. the prescribed pathway of the award. 2. modules which you need to achieve, and associated learning outcomes. 3. any specific regulations regarding APA within the chosen programme. A portfolio of evidence is required to support any claim for APA. For further information, contact the module leader or the subject leader. 11 STUDENT LINK This is an opportunity for you to work alongside qualified nurses (or other relevant personnel) in a variety of different settings. The main purpose of this link between the University and local NHS Trusts is to enable students to link theory, practice and research. The placements are set in different areas at different times of the course and arranged by a placements officer. At each placement students have to achieve outcomes that are determined by professional bodies namely the Nursing and Midwifery Council ( NMC ), and Central Council for the Education and Training of Social Workers. Whilst working in the clinical areas students should be able to liaise with a named assessor and a link teacher. Practice is assessed at different levels within the Awards. It is necessary for all practice to be successfully completed in order to graduate. You can expect to be assessed by a nurse qualified in your chosen field of nursing namely Registered Mental Health Nurse, or by other appropriately qualified staff. The Placements Co-ordinator is: The Subject Leader is: Mrs. P. Walsh School of Health Mary Seacole Building MH Block, City Campus University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton WV1 1SB 01902 518621 Email P.N.Walsh@wlv.ac.uk Mr. M. Chellumbrun School of Health Mary Seacole Building MH Block, City Campus University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton WV1 1SB 01902 518619 Email M.F.Chellumbrun@wlv.co.uk 12 MENTAL HEALTH P0ST-REGISTRATION STUDIES. LEVEL 2 MODULES. - Interpersonal Relationships in Mental Health Practice : NH2298 Module Leader : Mr. Joe GRIZZELL This module links theory and practice to the relationship between the Practitioner and users of mental health services utilizing a humanistic, Psychodynamic, and cognitive approach to therapeutic relationship. Assessment: with a client. A 3,000-word essay reflection on therapeutic relationship - Assessing and managing Risks in Mental Health Nursing - NH2267 Module Leader : Mr. Tim CAWLEY This module will provide the student with opportunities to develop their knowledge of, and practice in, the assessment and management of risks associated with mental health care. Assessment : 100% A 2,500 word Case Study which demonstrates the student's ability, under the supervision of a first level mental health nurse, to assess, plan implement and evaluate a care plan which addresses the need to protect the client and/or others from harm which might result from abuse, neglect, deliberate self harm or violence. - Community Mental health Care Module Code : NH2071 Module Leader : Robert Preece/Brian Bell This module is designed to introduce course participants to the various theoretical approaches, which underpin care, which facilitates both individuals and groups within the community setting. The module will allow the participants to explore historical components which led to ‘Care in the Community,’ allowing them to analyse the present and future roles which Community Psychiatric Nurses undertake along with the skills necessary to develop therapeutic relationships within the community setting. Assessment: A viva demonstrating the ability to provide care. - Bio Psychosocial Basis of Mental Health and Illness : NH2249 Module Leader : Mr. Tumai JIJITA The purpose of this module is to provide a foundation to mental health nursing Practice based on bio-psychosocial model of mental health and illness. Emphasis is on assessment strategies, plans of care for individuals with a variety of acute and chronic mental health problems, and nursing interventions centred on the bio-psychosocial paradigm of care. Assessment - A 3,000 words written piece of work discussing a major mental disorder 13 - Transcultural Studies in Mental Health Module Code : NH2083 Module Leader : Mr. Brian Bell/Mrs. Sheila Dixon This module provides participants with the opportunity to explore a range of theories, issues and initiatives in meeting the Mental Health needs of black and other ethnic minority clients. It is also envisaged that course participants will explore their own views, values, beliefs, stereotypes, attitudes, and examine the effect of these on nursing care provision. Assessment : Written Assignment : 2,000 words. - Substance Misuse - NH2006 Module Leader : Mrs. Joy CLAYTON This module aims to provide participants with the knowledge and understanding necessary to recognise potential and actual problems associated with substance misuse and to facilitate help and support for individuals who require it. The participants will have an opportunity to critically: a. examine relevant theories of substance misuse, b. assess the effects of substance misuse on the individual, c. and examine interventions which might be used in care and treatment. Assessment : Compilation and presentation of a client case study. 14 LEVEL 3 MODULES ON OFFER. Current Trends in Mental Health Nursing. 15 Level 3 Credits. NH3153 Leader : Mr. Joe Grizzell/Mrs. Lynn EDWARDS This module will provide students with the opportunity to explore current trends in mental health policy and law, service delivery, service user issues, care management and education and training. Assessment : 100% ( 3,500 words ). This module will be assessed via the production of a learning package on any recent development in mental health nursing ( 12 - 18 months ) and to include critical analysis of underlying theories/concepts from a number of perspectives. - Working with People Experiencing Enduring Mental Health Concerns. Module Code : NH3050 Module Leader : Mrs. Sheila DIXON This module seeks to inform practitioners of current research within psychological approaches to the care of individuals experiencing enduring mental health problems. The module encourages the integration of a range of concepts to enhance practice within a variety of clinical settings and to effectively focus interventions on the developmental needs of clients and families. Assessment : Written assignment : 3,000 words. - Substance Use - Policy and Practice Module Code : NH3176 Module Leader : Mr. B. Bell This module aims to link together theories of addictive behaviour and help participants apply them critically to national policy and individual intervention. The main focus of the module will be on drugs and alcohol, although some reference to smoking will be made. Skills and interventions will be based on the latest evidence. Each taught session will take the form of a 15 minutes seminar presentation by students, followed by a lecture, group exercise or session in the skills lab, as appropriate to the topic. Assessment : Written Assignment : 3,000 words. 15 - Working With People Who Experience Concurrent Problems With Substance Use and Mental Health Module Code : Module Leader : NH3175 Mr. B. Bell This module aims to link theories of substance use, mental health and thuys, dual diagnosis, and help participants apply them to their clinical practice. Skills and interventions taught will be evidence-based and all content will take the form of a 15minute seminar presentation by students, followed by a lecture, group exercise or skillsbased session in the skills lab , as appropriate to the subject. Assessment : A 3000 word case study related to your work with a client who has problems with both substance use and mental health. MA. APPLIED MENTAL HEALTH This is a jointly validated programme between Wolverhampton University’s School of Health and School of Social Sciences designed to provide an opportunity for multiprofessional education and learning. It accommodates the current competency requirements for the training of Approved Social Workers ( ASW’s ) as well as the professional learning of Clinical Mental Health Staff within the health sector and individuals in the independent sectors who have daily contact with mental health clients. This multi-professional mental health award includes opportunities to achieve the following depending on individual requirement. - Masters Award in Applied Mental Health. Postgraduate Diploma Applied Mental Health. Postgraduate Certificate Applied Mental Health. GSCC Mental Health Award ( For qualified Social Workers requiring ASW status only). GSCC Post-Qualifying Award in Social Work ( Qualified Social Workers only). Background Information The concept of working in partnership has become an established feature of the new health and social care policy landscape and is one of the ten core principles for the NSF established by the NHS Plan. 16 Course Aims Meet Knowledge base through : - Critical understanding of mental health legislation and policy. Sound critical understanding of medical, psychological, social and health promotion models and perspectives. Meet Value Base through : - An explicit understanding about integration and expectations of anti-oppressive practice in the area of mental health. Develop Skills that reflect : - An ability to exercise appropriate use of authority and autonomy together with appropriate use of self-reflection, consultation and supervision. Teaching Guide/Award Structure. Clinical Healthcare, Independent Sector and Other Allied Professionals must pass the following modules to achieve the full Masters Award : MA Applied Mental Health. Credit Value Module Title 15 Credits Working with Mental Illness. 15 Credits Ethical and Anti-Oppressive Mental Health Practice 30 Credits Mental Health Law and Practice. 15 Credits Evidence-Based Mental Health. 15 Credits Policy Development and Management in Mental Health. 30 Credits Mental Health Interventions. 30 Credits Applied Research Methods and Design 45 Credits Dissertation FURTHER INFORMATION For details and further information please contact : School of Social Sciences : Anthea Murr School of Health : Mrs. Chris Lyle Tel. 01902 32 3977/3416 Tel. 01092 518600 17 BSc ( Hons ) MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE This award designed to reflect current policies and practices is open to a broader range of mental health professionals and emphasizes a multi-agency approach to learning enabling individuals from relevant agencies and specialist workers to integrate their skills and knowledge and learn from each other. The aim is to provide candidates with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for the achievement of a seamless care delivery in mental health from acute admission through to recovery and independent living. It offers candidates to opportunity to experience multi-professional education, critically review and evaluate developments in modern mental health practice and engage in learning and skills development within the context of post National Service Framework for Mental Health ( NSF ). Learning Outcomes Candidates will have the opportunity to achieve the following learning outcomes - Review and evaluate value bases in mental health. Examine recovery as a mental health concept. Review black and ethnic minority issues in mental health. Develop risk assessment skills and critically review their role in mental health practice. Use research and evidence based practice skills effectively. Review mental health policy and its impact on practice. Develop knowledge and skills in specific areas of mental health practice. BSc ( Hons ) Mental Health Practice STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME. Credit Value. Option Module Title Year 1 15 Credits Core 15 Credit Core 15 Credits Core 15 Credits Core 15 Credits Core Values in Mental Health NH3194 Module Leader : Mr. Brian Bell Assessing and Managing Risk in Mental Health. NH3198 Module Leader : Mrs. Sheila Dixon/ Mrs. Gillian Maidens Recovery in Mental Health. NH3193 Module Leader : Mr. Robert Preece Evidence Based Practice for Health Care Professionals. NH3054 Module Leader : Sue Talbot Or Research Proposal. NH3051 Module Leader : Chris Clinch/Trish Moran Year 2 15 Credits Core Transcultural Studies in Mental Health NH3011 Module Leader : Mr. B. Bell/Mrs. S. Dixon 18 15 Credits Core Option 15 Credits Core Option Working with Mental Health in Primary Care. NH3196 Module Leader : Mr. David Bell/Mr. R.Preece Working with People Experiencing Enduring Mental Health Concerns. NH3050 Module Leader : Mrs. Sheila Dixon 15 Credits Core Option Medication Management in Mental Health. NH3195 Module Leader : Mrs. Lynn Edwards 15 Credits Core 15 Credits Core 15 Credits Core Option 15 Credits Core Option 15 Credits Core Option 15 Credits Core Option Developing the Research Process. NH3160 Module Leader : Marilyn Williams Or Evidence Based Practice Project. NH3199 Module Leader : Sue Talbot Gender Issues in Mental Health. NH3197 Module Leader : Mrs. S. Dixon/Mrs. G. Maidens Substance Use : Policy and Practice. NH3176. Module Leader : Mr. Brian Bell Preparation of Mentors for Health Care Professionals. NH3173 An introduction to psycho-social interventions NH3238 Module Leader : Mr. Robert Preece Year 3 N.B - The Research/Evidence Based Mental Health Practice Modules will focus the independent study on an aspect of mental health care and contribute to the evidence for providing quality and values based care for this client group. Candidates who do not complete this module will only be eligible to claim the nonhonours award. FURTHER INFORMATION. For details and further information please contact : School of Health : Mr. Brian Bell Tel. 01902 518926 How will I be taught? Teachers within the division make every effort to employ a wide variety of teaching methods to enhance learning. The emphasis is on Learning incorporating Information Technology and using Evidence Based Practice. In Mental Health Nursing the emphasis is also towards seminar presentation skills as well as enhancing team effectiveness and support for peers. Some topics require the delivery of certain information and these are usually in the form of lectures. The use of students’ life experiences, thoughts and values are incorporated in group work. Learning encompasses theoretical and produce aspects of nursing and learning centers, skill labs and the computer center are available to assist students in their studies. 19 How will I be assessed? The assessment methods vary from module to module. The modules are assessed by one or more of the following techniques. Individual written assignment Group poster and reflective account Viva Unseen written examination Seminar presentation Research Projects Research Critique. Portfolio of Evidence What must I do to pass a module? In order to pass a module, you will have to attain at least a minimum pass (D5) in each assessed component. For example, if a module has an examination component and a coursework component, you must attain at least D5 in BOTH to pass the module. Individual Module Outlines will contain details of assessment components. Who will teach me? There will be staff from different subject areas involved in some teaching namely those modules in Diagram 1. However, the main teachers supporting these modules and responsible for the teaching of all Mental Health Modules in the Branch Programme and at Post-Registration level are as follows: NAMES LOCATION Brian Bell Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518926 E-Mail : Brian.Bell@wlv.ac.uk David Bell Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518925 E-Mail : dave.bell@wlv.ac.uk Tim Cawley Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518663 E-Mail : T.A.Cawley@wlv.ac.uk Mike Chellumbrun Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518619 E-Mail : M.F.Chellumbrun@wlv.ac.uk Kingsley Chinyanganya Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518670 E-Mail : K.Chinyanganya@wlv.ac.uk Joy Clayton Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518669 E-Mail : L.J.Clayton@wlv.ac.uk 20 Sheila Dixon Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518664 E-Mail : S.Dixon@wlv.ac.uk Lyn Edwards Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518668 E-Mail: L.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk Mike Fogarty Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518666 E-Mail: M.D.Fogarty@wlv.ac.uk Dean-David Holyoake(Dr) Mary Seacole Building Tel. CITY : 01902 518662 WALSALL : 01902 518853 E-Mail: D.Holyoake@wlv.ac.uk Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518661 E-Mail: J.H.Grizzell@wlv.ac.uk Joe Grizzell Tumai Jijita Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518671 E-Mail: T.F.Jijita@wlv.ac.uk Gillian Maidens Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518600 E-Mail : Gillian.Maidens@wlv.ac.uk Robert Preece Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518667 E-Mail: Robert.preece@wlv.ac.uk Jane Collins Mary Seacole Building Clinical Skills Demonstrator Tel. 01902 518603 or 518606 E-Mail : Jane.Collins@wlv.ac.uk CURRENTLY ON SECONDMENT TO OTHER SCHOOL/S Chris Lyle Mary Seacole Building Tel. 01902 518600 E-Mail: C.Lyle@wlv.ac.uk 21 _____________________________________________________________________ COURSE GUIDE FOR ENTRANTS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2006/2007 _______________________________________________________________________________________ CHEATING 1. Definition Cheating is defined as any attempt by a candidate to gain unfair advantage in an assessment by dishonest means and includes all breaches of examination room rules, impersonating another candidate, falsifying data and obtaining an examination paper in advance of its authorised release. 2. Types of Cheating Plagiarism is defined as incorporating a significant amount of unattributed direct quotation from, or unattributed substantial paraphrasing of, the work of another. Collusion occurs when two or more students collaborate to produce a piece of work to be submitted ( in whole or in part ) for assessment and the work is presented as the work of one student alone. 3. Penalties Where an offence is admitted, or an independent panel decides that cheating, plagiarism or collusion has occurred, a penalty will be imposed. The severity of the penalty will vary according to the nature of the offence, and will range from failure of the assignment under investigation to a restriction of the award a student may ultimately achieve, if successful, to that of the intermediate award which precedes the award for which the student is registered when the offence is committed. 4. Further Information Full details of the University’s regulations and procedures concerning cheating, plagiarism and collusion can be consulted in Section E.11 of the University Academic Regulations for Students, which is available in Campus Registries or from the campus learning centres. 22 GLOSSARY Core Module A module which must be studied and passed for a titled award. Within the RN.Dip.HE Award, all modules are core, and are required to be studied. Credit Rating of a Module The number of credits obtained by passing the assessment requirements of a module. Within your award, all theoretically assessed modules are rated at 15 Credits each, at levels 0, 1 and 2. Portfolio modules are rated at 30 credits each, at both levels 1 and 2. Credit Envelope The maximum number of credits you may use to obtain your award, include resubmission attempts. ( See the relevant section of your award handbook for further detain). Level 0 : The entry level of studies within the programme, allowing for an introduction to key skills, and preparation for your first level clinical practice experience. Level 1 : This is the foundation level for higher education study. It provides an orientation or balancing phase for peoples on entry, as well as introducing you to the basic methodologies and concepts of your chosen subject. Level 2 : This is the intermediate level which develops your intellectual and imaginative powers; understanding; judgement, problem-solving; and communication skills; as well as giving a deepening awareness of your chosen discipline. Level 3 : At Level 3, modules are designed to develop and test students’ powers of independent judgment and critical awareness; to develop an inquiring, analytical and creative approach to learning, both generally and particularly in the chosen specialist area(s). 23
