MPM1001

Foundations of psychiatry ( 8 points, SCA Band 3, 0.167 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr R Shields

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: The aim of this subject is to provide students with an introduction to the perspectives, underpinnings and practice of psychiatry.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate knowledge of the biomedical, psychological and social sciences which inform psychiatric practice; 2. understand the principals of adult learning and continuing professional development; 3. demonstrate the ability to access and critically review the psychiatric literature; 4. discuss the ethics of psychiatric practice and relate this to clinical cases; 5. conduct and write up a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and formulation; 6. demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric research methodologies; 7. demonstrate knowledge of the impact of mental illness on families and carers and basic family interventions; 8. demonstrate knowledge of systems of service delivery and the role of psychiatry in relation to other clinical disciplines.

Assessment: One minor essay based on clinical material (approx. 2,000 words)