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Module Title	Advancing Practice ID and Mental Health
Module Code	NS515
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Ms Deirdre Corby	Office Number	H233
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To analyse a range of therapeutic interventions used in the care of people with intellectual disability and mental health issues.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appraise the value of a theraputic relationship with an individual with intellectual disability and mental health issues.
2. Critique the essential nursing priorities required in the care of an individual with intellectual disability and mental health issues.
3. Explain the psycho pharmacological interventions used in practice.
4. Explore the complexity of working with individuals who have intellectual disabilty, mental health issues and challenging behaviour.
5. Examine strategies for building community support networks for people with intellectual disability and mental health issues.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	class lectures
Tutorial	10	Lecturer and Student Led
Seminars	6	No Description
Clinical placement	24	Reflection in Practice
Independent Study	190	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Collaborative treatment approaches to prevention, early detection, crisis management and specialised long term supports for people with intellectual disability with mental health problems.

Psychopharmacological approaches applied.

Critical reflection on work related experiences in caring for individuals with complex challenging behaviours

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Emerson E, (2001). Challenging Behaviour: Analysis and interventions in people with learning disability (2nd edition) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.: 0,
Gates B, Gear J, Wray J, (2000). Behavioural Distress. London: Bailliere Tindall: 0,
Griffiths D, Stavrakaki C, Summers J (2002). Dual Diagnosis: An introduction to the Mental Health needs of persons with Developmental Disabilities. Ontario: Habilitative Mental Health Resource Network.: 0,
Reiss S, Aman M. (1998) Psychotropic Medication and Developmental Disabilities. (The International Consensus Handbook). Ohio: Ohio Stare University.: 0,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GDCAHP	Grad Dip Child & Adol. Health Care Prac
GDCANP	Grad. Dip. Child & Adol. Nurs. Practice
GDGHP	Grad Dip in General Health Care Practice
GDGNP	Grad Dip in General Nursing Practice
GDIDHP	Grad Dip Intell. Dis. Health Care Prac.
GDIDNP	Grad Dip in Int. Dis. Nurs. Practice
GDMHNP	Grad Dip in Mental Health Nurs. Prac.
GDMHP	Grad Dip in Mental Healthe Care Prac.
GNSIDM	GD Nursing (Int Disability & Men Health)
MCAHP	MSc Child & Adolescent Health Care Pract
MCANP	MSc Child & Adolescent Nursing Practice
MDHP	MSc in Dementia Health Care Practice
MDNP	MSc in Dementia Nursing Practice
MGHP	Masters in General Health Care Practice
MGNP	MSc in General Nursing Practice
MIDHP	MSc Intell. Dis. Health Care Practice
MIDNP	MSc in Int. Dis. Nurs. Practice
MMHNP	Masters in Mental Health Nursing Practic
MMHP	MSc in Mental Health Care Practice

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