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HSP205: Mental Health in Older People

Module Title	Mental Health in Older People
Module Code	HSP205
Module Tutor	Martin Hookins
School	Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	5
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass HSP102 or ( pass HSP105 and pass HSP108 ) or ( pass HH104 and pass HH106 )
Co-requisites	While taking this module you must pass HSP233 or pass MHP233 or pass HH214
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module covers the underpinning knowledge and skills required to enable practitioners to be able to provide effective care for older people who present with mental health care needs within a variety of settings. Students will be encouraged to consider the holistic implications of caring for an older person and explore some of the implications of the mental health difficulties commonly associated with this group of people. This module is mapped to the National Occupational Standards.
Indicative Syllabus	This module will cover the following topics: the aetiology and progression of mental health conditions associated with old age including the various forms of dementia, depression, toxic syndromes, anxiety and the effects of addiction; the prevention and management of abuse of older people and to carers; the case management and care interventions required to support older people with mental health needs; underpinning themes running through all sessions will include accountability, communication skills, record keeping, the promotion of dignity and health, working in partnership with others including carers and those from other sectors.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the module students should be able to: a) Analyse the factors specifically associated with the mental health care requirements of older people; b) Outline the specific aetiology and disease progression of mental health conditions associated with an older person; c) Apply the legal framework for the care of older people with mental health conditions; d) Discuss different intervention strategies which would be appropriate to use with a older client group who present with mental health needs; e) Propose health promotion strategies which could be implemented to support older people and their carers to look after their mental health; f) Evaluate the occurrence and causes of abuse of older people with mental health problems and ways of preventing and managing these. ii. Skills On successful completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Negotiate service provision with diverse individuals with conflicting needs; b) Communicate in writing and in images to a range of audiences; c) Analyse information from a range of sources; d) Reflect on the decisions needed to plan for care.
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact: 30% (lectures, workshops and tutorials) Student directed learning: 50% Work based learning: 20%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 100% Coursework: Portfolio: 3000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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