Course Catalogue

Nursing and Advanced Practice

To develop an understanding of mental health in children and young people using a multi-disciplinary approach.

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to Mental health in children and young people To understand child development and how this is interrupted Prevention and Health Promotion Early Intervention Spectrum of Need Consent, the Law and Ethics Common and Complex Disorders Inc.: Self harm and suicide, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD Associated Problems Influences Effective and Sensitive Communication Risk taking behaviours Personal and professional resilience Transition Debate and Debrief

Additional Information:The assessment has two elements a poster and a reflective essay. 1. The programme has taken account of the appropriate levels of the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies (FHEQ) and is aligned to level 7 descriptors. This is reflected in the module learning outcomes. The programme has been informed by the most recent QAA Subject Benchmark Statement: Health care Programmes (Nursing) 2. The module involves classroom attendance, which is further supported by a range of learning support tools. The module is part time and will run for a series of taught session followed by one assessment day event and a written assessment submission. 3. The criteria for admission to the module require that candidates are currently working/engaging with children and young people. Candidates will have evidence of ability to study at academic level 7, ideally candidates will have a minimum of a degree (level 6). 4. The final award is a Continuing Professional Development – Engaging in Children and Young People’s Complex Mental Health 20 credits at Level 7. 5. The students will have access to a VLE site and the University's other range of electronic support such as access to the electronic library facilities. The module VLE site reflects contemporary reading lists and links to journal articles. The module VLE site also includes a number of presentations for students to access on areas such as critical writing and library support. The students also have access to the module leader through phone contact, emails and face to face meetings. A module guide is also provided, which guides students to the wider range of support available. Students will have an identified a mentor who will offer tutorial support and guidance in the production of their poster presentation. An Off-Campus Support Gateway is available for students and staff who wish to access LJMU computing and information resources while off-campus. This service is aimed particularly at distance learners, part-time, placement and learning at work students 6. The programme is assessed and run in line with the Academic Framework 7. Attendance is required throughout the module; although some learning material will be available through the VLE site. 8. Validated 2016/17 9. The methods for improving the quality and standards of learning are as follows: • Annual Monitoring Review • Liaison and feedback from the students • Reports from the External Examiner • Programme team ensuring the module reflects the values of the current teaching and learning strategy • Module leader updating knowledge and skills to ensure these remain current and relevant 10. This is a standalone CPD. A specific external examiner will be identified for the module. 12. The catalogue code is 125010. Module code is 7400HEAL. SIS code: 35917 CPD APPLY / 35916 self-funding.