The University of Melbourne
Foundations of International Psychiatry
The University of Melbourne

Foundations of International Psychiatry

Greg Shields
Mahesh Jayaram

Instructors: Greg Shields

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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(165 reviews)

Advanced level
Designed for those already in the industry
Flexible schedule
Approx. 11 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

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. Working effectively and collaboratively with patients is the goal of every mental health professional. This can often be challenging for practitioners, especially when patients are very unwell or reluctant to seek help. Good communication skills are essential to engage patients and families, and to build therapeutic relationships with our clients. In this module we will look at skills and concepts that come in useful when interviewing patients.

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2 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

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.

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2 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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

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4 videos6 readings3 discussion prompts2 plugins

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. Later this week, we'll take a closer look at 'the biopsychosocial model' - a framework for integrating different aspects of the patient’s life into a wholistic understanding of their mental illness. In this module, you will learn about the model, and apply it to a clinical scenario.

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2 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 plugin

Health professionals occupy an important role in society, and there are expectations about how they conduct themselves in this role. Sufferers of mental illness can be particularly vulnerable, and it’s important that the law and professional ethics are followed to protect them. Furthermore, societal and cultural factors have a significant influence on the manifestation and management of mental illnesses. In this module we will explore these important topics.

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5 videos6 readings1 assignment

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Greg Shields
The University of Melbourne
1 Course15,842 learners
Mahesh Jayaram
The University of Melbourne
1 Course15,842 learners

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