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Unit description
Explores the classification and assessment of psychopathology and cognitive functioning in adults. Major diagnostic systems (e.g., DSM-5-TR) will be used together with psychometric knowledge to develop case formulations that can be used to inform appropriate treatment using a client-centred approach. A biopsychosocial model will be applied when conducting assessments and developing case formulations. The unit includes socio-culturally diverse conceptualizations and considerations in understanding and assessing mental health, including in Indigenous Australians.
Unit content
- Assessment of commonly occurring psychopathology in adults
- Theories regarding the aetiology and conceptualisation of adult psychopathology
- Using diagnostic systems such as the DSM-5-TR and the biopsychosocial model
- Assessing cognitive functioning in adults
- Communicating assessment findings orally and in writing, including to the client and other health professionals
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | identify risk factors for the formation and maintenance of commonly diagnosed mental health diagnoses in adults, including risk of self-harm and differences in presentation in older adults |
| 2 | demonstrate standardised psychological test administration and interpretation based on psychometric principles and the needs of the client |
| 3 | demonstrate critical reasoning, reflective practice, ethical judgment and cultural sensitivity in forming diagnoses and case formulation for those with mental health diagnoses |
| 4 | demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of assessments and case formulations in writing and verbally to clients, families, health professionals and other stakeholders |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- identify risk factors for the formation and maintenance of commonly diagnosed mental health diagnoses in adults, including risk of self-harm and differences in presentation in older adults
- demonstrate standardised psychological test administration and interpretation based on psychometric principles and the needs of the client
- demonstrate critical reasoning, reflective practice, ethical judgment and cultural sensitivity in forming diagnoses and case formulation for those with mental health diagnoses
- demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of assessments and case formulations in writing and verbally to clients, families, health professionals and other stakeholders
Teaching and assessment
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