A 2,500 word case study - Utilising a case study from your area of work identify an appropriate mental health assessment tool and how this was applied to make an appropriate referral. 100% weighting,
(meeting all LO's)

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
On line activities providing formative feedback via Blackboard

Approaches to mental health assessment-utilising different models, tools and considering evidence based practice
Assessment as a therapeutic intervention including cognitive behavioural approaches to assessment, formulation and intervention
Single assessment and multi professional, multi agency working
Personal and professional philosophy, including ethical and legal standing
The principles and process of mental health assessment including interviewing and history taking
Contextual issues and a holistic approach in evaluating health
User and carer involvement, negotiation, consent and issues of choice
Pathways for appropriate mental health referrals

Physical and biological factors that could impact on an individual’s mental health
Mental health promotion and education
Use of Information technology and record keeping

The module requires participation from students to relate and utilise elements of mental health assessment relevant to the students' own clinical area of work. The module is divided into independent learning and contact time. A range of strategies will be used during the contact time including:

The Guided Independent Study Hours will be supported through on-line activities on Blackboard which will be appropriate to Level 5 Students

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (21 hours)
5 hours Group work and discussion
14 hours Lectures
2 hours Individual and group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (129 hours)
20 hours Work based investigation
69 hours Reading and Study
40 hours Assignment preparation

Library
IT resources
Blackboard

BARKER, P. (2004) Assessment in psychiatric and mental health nursing: in search of the whole person. Second Edition Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.
NORMAN, I. & RYRIE, I. (2009) The art and science of mental health nursing. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
PAPWORTH, M. Marrinan, T, Martin, B. Keegan, D. Chaddock, A. (2013) Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Sage, London.
WALKER, S. CARPENTER, D. & MIDDLEWICK, Y. (2013) Assessment and decision making in mental health nursing London: Learning Matters.

Work in an environment where you come into contact with individuals who may have mental health issues

1. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and interpret current research of mental health assessment tools in order to gain an awareness of the key concepts and principles of mental health assessment within a non-mental health environment. (Analysis, Enquiry)

2. Demonstrate the ability to apply learning from the module to identify an appropriate mental health assessment tool or intervention pertinent to your area of work. (Application, Proble Solving)

3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the factors that impact on an individual’s mental health to undertake an assessment appropriate to your role and responsibilities in order to make an appropriate onward referral if required. (Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)

Evidence based practice is essential in order to ensure safe and effective healthcare outcomes. This module has been designed to develop your knowledge of the

research process and hierarchy of evidence so that you are able to critically appraise and effectively judge the quality of evidence supporting practice.

Completing this module will help you better understand the meaning of research articles and reports. It will also help you better understand how the research process is used to resolve clinical problems or to explore clinical issues.

The module content will include: the hierarchy of evidence, finding the evidence, use of Library resources and databases, research ethics, reviews and guidelines and the role of differing types of evidence to inform policy and practice.

You will have the opportunity to complete a literature review on a healthcare topic of your choosing for the module assessment.