Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

At the end of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Conduct a psychiatric interview with a client, incorporating a mental status examination.
2. Complete a thorough and accurate written evaluation of a client.
3. Be familiar with major classes of psychiatric illness.
4. Feel competent in the formulation and diagnosis of a wide variety of psychiatric problems.

Objectives

At the end of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Conduct a clinical interview with a client, incorporating a mental status examination.
2. Complete a thorough and accurate written evaluation of a client.
3. Be familiar with major classes of psychiatric illness.
4. Feel competent in the formulation and diagnosis of a wide variety of psychiatric problems.

Assessment

Satisfactory attendance and participation are required to pass the unit. All the remaining components of assessments must attain a pass standard. Two mental status examinations (1000 words); Psychiatric history report (1500 words); One hour end of semester test.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Audrey McKinlay