This
course, offered by the Department of Psychological Medicine, aims to tackle the
complexity of culture in ways that assist mental health workers to assess
clients' salient identities across age, disability (physical and psychiatric),
religion, ethnicity, social status (within and outside the ethnic group),
sexual orientation, indigenous heritage, nationality and gender. In addition,
students are encouraged to understand how geopolitical contexts affect
community health philosophies and services. The course is designed to provide
students with culturally responsive skills for assessment, treatment and
referral.
The course is open to graduates with degrees or major studies in psychology,
psychiatry, medicine, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, hospital
liaison work or other allied health disciplines obtained from Monash University
or other accredited institution and/or equivalent experience in the mental
health field through recognition of prior learning, eg faculty certificate. For
those without tertiary qualifications, it is anticipated that up to 25 per cent
may be admitted on the basis of four years supervised industry experience in
the field of mental health.
The course will be carried out part-time over one year and comprises the following units:
Assessment includes a professional journal, case-based study, oral presentation and a group project.
Inquiries should be directed to the course coordinator, Dr Peg LeVine, Department of Psychological Medicine, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168 on telephone (03) 9594 1479. Email peg.levine@med.monash.edu.au
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