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Foundations of International Psychiatry
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The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised research intensive University with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Established in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest University.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Course introduction & communication
Welcome to The University of Melbourne Massive Open Online Course in International Psychiatry. This course has been designed to provide essential background knowledge and practical skills for health professionals working with mentally unwell patients. In this first week of the course, you will learn about the importance of good communication skills.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 11 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
5 readings
Course outline10m
Your teaching team10m
Start-of-course survey10m
The Therapeutic Relationship10m
Interview and engagement techniques20m
1 practice exercise
Week 1 Quiz (worth 10% of your final grade)20m
3 hours to complete
Clinical skills
Welcome to the Clinical Skills module. The focus of this week's learning will on skills and concepts that come in useful when documenting a psychiatric patient history.
3 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 43 min)
1 practice exercise
The psychiatric patient history (optional non assessed quiz)8m
3 hours to complete
Mental state examination
The Mental State Examination (MSE) is a core skill in psychiatry, and an integral part of the patient interview. This week we will look at each component of the MSE, and how to classify, interpret, and document the patient’s presentation
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 24 min), 6 readings
4 videos
The Affect in the Mental State Examination5m
The Thought Process in the Mental State Examination3m
Thought Content and the Delusion10m
6 readings
Background to the Mental State Examination5m
Appearance10m
Behaviour and speech10m
Mood and Affect10m
Perceptual Disturbance20m
Assessment of Thought, Language and Communication activity20m
3 hours to complete
The Biopsychosocial Model
Now that you are familiar with the Mental State Examination, you will be required to write and submit your second peer reviewed assignment for this course - documenting a mental state examination.
3 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 16 min)
1 practice exercise
Biopsychosocial Model (optional non assessed quiz)10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
by JPMay 10, 2018
Very good at reinforcing the basics of a psychiatric assessment, and gives a broad understanding of issues in international psychiatry. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable and useful course
by MSJul 9, 2020
Learnt History Taking, MSE, and cultural impact which is helpful in various diagnoses. Thank you.
by HHMay 30, 2020
It is best course to improve your knowledge specially if you are in health care profession.
by PGJul 8, 2020
Thank you so much for the learnings dear doctors!~ <3
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