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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Therap. Interventions: Int Dis & Men Health
Module Code	NS515
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Catherine McGonagle Semester 2: Catherine McGonagle Autumn: Catherine McGonagle
Module Teacher	Catherine McGonagle
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To analyse a range of therapeutic interventions used in the care of people with intellectual disability and mental health issues.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appraise the value of a theraputic relationship with an individual with intellectual disability and mental health issues.
2. Critique the essential nursing priorities required in the care of an individual with intellectual disability and mental health issues.
3. Explain the psycho pharmacological interventions used in practice.
4. Explore the complexity of working with individuals who have intellectual disabilty, mental health issues and challenging behaviour.
5. Examine strategies for building community support networks for people with intellectual disability and mental health issues.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	20	class lectures
Tutorial	10	Lecturer and Student Led
Seminars	6	No Description
Clinical placement	24	Reflection in Practice
Independent learning time	190	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Collaborative treatment approaches to prevention, early detection, crisis management and specialised long term supports for people with intellectual disability with mental health problems..
Psychopharmacological approaches applied..

Critical reflection on work related experiences in caring for individuals with complex challenging behaviours.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Emerson E, (2001). Challenging Behaviour: Analysis and interventions in people with learning disability (2nd edition) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.: 0,
Gates B, Gear J, Wray J, (2000). Behavioural Distress. London: Bailliere Tindall: 0,
Griffiths D, Stavrakaki C, Summers J (2002). Dual Diagnosis: An introduction to the Mental Health needs of persons with Developmental Disabilities. Ontario: Habilitative Mental Health Resource Network.: 0,
Reiss S, Aman M. (1998) Psychotropic Medication and Developmental Disabilities. (The International Consensus Handbook). Ohio: Ohio Stare University.: 0,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

GDIDHP

Grad Dip Intell. Dis. Health Care Prac.

GDIDNP

Grad Dip in Int. Dis. Nurs. Practice

GNSIDM

GD Nursing (Int Disability & Men Health)

MIDHP

MSc Intell. Dis. Health Care Practice