HSMH701 – Hauora-a-Hinengaro Complex and Long-Term Support in Mental Health and Addiction

Module code

HSMH701

Module title

Hauora-a-Hinengaro Complex and Long-Term Support in Mental Health and Addiction

Prescription

This module aims to prepare students for working with service users with long-term and complex mental health and addiction issues including co-existing problems and across the age continuum.

Programmes

FA0802
HS1104
HS1302
HS1602

NZQA Level

Level 7

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Web-Enhanced

Learning hours

Directed hours: 105
Self directed hours: 45
Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Ng Huanga/Learning Outcomes:
1.Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of long-term mental health and addiction issues across the lifespan
2.Carry out focussed and holistic assessments incorporating recovery competencies with service users who have mental health and addiction issues
3.Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic interventions and strategies when working with people with long-term mental health and addiction issues

4.Evaluate the role of the health and social practice professional in supporting service users who require long term mental health and addiction interventions and appropriate documentation.
5.Apply the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi and cultural safety to support their practice
6.Analyses the application of Kaupapa Mori models of care in mental health and addictions practice.
7.Critically analyse and reflect on the concept of Recovery and Evidence Based Treatment for service users with long-term mental health and addiction issues
8.Demonstrate professional, legal and ethical practice
9.Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of community service for service users with high and complex needs and the appropriate referral services

10.Apply knowledge of therapeutic interventions and strategies in a practice context
Content: Te Iho/Content:

- Mental health and addiction issues including strengths based practice
- Mental health and addiction assessment frameworks
- Therapeutic interventions and strategies for working with people with long-term mental health & addictions issues
- Legal: Mental health and addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, CPMIP Act, Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003, Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care & Rehabilitation) Act 2003. Ethical issues in relation to mental health and addiction.
- Bi cultural and Kaupapa Maori approaches to mental health and addiction service delivery
- Treatment options and professional responsibilities concerning treatment and documentation.
- Risk assessment and management of risk.
- Forensic issues in mental health and addictions practice
- Concepts of Recovery model of care and application of these concepts. Evidence for treatment options for service users with mental health and addiction issues
- Regional resources for tertiary referral/specialist services
- Group process theory and practice
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Te T Whakaako/Teaching Learning Methods:

Teaching and learning will include a blend of face to face workshops, simulation and elearning processes. Prior reading will be made available and post workshop portfolio will be required for participants to demonstrate meeting learning outcomes and practice hours.
Learning strategies will introduce students to concepts from relevant literature and scientific knowledge, research evidence, and practice inquiry processes
Activities involving face to face, and simulation interaction with an emphasis on being student-centred and student self-directed: classroom-based workshops with elearning support, tutorials, online enquiry-based activities, and group activities.

Group activities will include reflective conversations, group work, tutorials, focused literature discussions, e learning and quick reference guides.
Assessment Criteria: This is an Achievement-based module. Students must attain an overall mark of 50 to receive a passing grade for this module.
Learning and Teaching Resource: An extended reading list will be supplied by the lecturer at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.