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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Contemporary Sciences for Mental Health Practice
Reference NU4368 Version 2
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved June 2020 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To prepare the student to undertake and lead the delivery of contemporary mental health nursing care, in a range of settings, through enabling a critical approach to the scientific evidence, theory-base and multiple perspectives informing contemporary mental health policies, service provision, treatment and nursing practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse biopsychosociospiritual and mental health care system factors implicated in the aetiology and recovery from mental ill-health for individuals, families and communities across the lifespan.
2 Critique local, national and international legislation, policy, strategies and frameworks pertaining to contemporary mental health practice.
3 Debate the efficacy of physical forms of treatment for mental ill-health across the lifespan in comparison to other treatment options.
4 Analyse the quality of care provision delivered by collaboration of teams and relevant stakeholders, using a variety of perspectives in order to identify best practice and areas for improvement.
5 Substantiate the role of the mental health nurse in utilising scientific evidence in the assessment of mental health and provision of rights-based, trauma-informed, ethical and professional care.

Indicative Module Content
Lifespan, evidence, theoretical perspectives, biopsychosociospiritual dimensions, contemporary agendas, psycho-neurobiology, psychoneuroimmunology, genetics, pathophysiology, psychopathology, aetiology, classification systems, formulation, physical forms of treatment, consent, pharmacology, medicine optimisation, ethics, safeguarding, health numeracy, polypharmacy, ethical and legal aspects, role of the nurse, collaborative practice, legislation, policy and strategy, collaborative strengths-based, holistic assessment, care and recovery planning, leadership, human factors.

Module Delivery
A blended approached will be utilised including face to face exploration of directed reading; modified lecture presentations followed by group discussions; case study analysis and synthesis of nursing challenges and responses; external guest experts, including those with lived experience; presentations by students; online learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 60 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 240 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Seen written exam or seen oral exam

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The student can choose between a seen written or oral exam. The choice must be made within two weeks of commencing the module and the student cannot alter assessment choice.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = A
B C1 = B
C C1 = C
D C1 = D
E C1 = E
F C1 = F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BULL, P., GADSBY, J., and WILLIAMS, S., eds., 2018. Critical Mental Health Nursing. Observations from the Inside. Monmouth: PCCS Books.
2 HOLLAND, L., 2018. The Nurse's guide to Mental Health Medicines. London: Sage.
3 LINDEN, D., 2019. The Biology of Psychological Disorders. 2nd ed. London: Red Globe Press.
4 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses. London: NMC.
5 SIEGAL, D.J., 2015. The Developing Mind. How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are. 2nd ed. New York: The Guilford Press.
6 TRENOWETH, S., and MOONE, N., eds. 2017. Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health. London. SAGE.
7 WATSON, J., ed., 2019. Drop the Disorder: Challenging the Culture of Psychiatric Diagnosis. Monmouth: PCCS. Books Ltd.
8 WINTRUP, J., et. al., ed., 2019. Ethics from the Ground up. Emerging Debates, Changing Practices and New Voices in Healthcare. London: Red Globe Press.

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