School Of Nursing And MidwiferyPerinatal, Infant and Child Mental HealthWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401375.3
Discipline: MOTHERCRAFT NURSING AND FAMILY & CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Fundamental concepts of mental health at undergraduate degree level. An understanding of professional frameworks and competencies for the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife at a undergraduate level, augment experience at a general Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife level.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4713 Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane), 4714 Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane) or 4715 Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (Karitane).
About this Unit
This unit enables students to explore the complex issues related to Perinatal, Infant and Child mental health including: the importance of the parent infant relationship to maternal and infant mental health, antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety, substance misuse and domestic violence. Through examination of these complex issues, students will gain knowledge of the risk and protective factors that influence outcomes for infants, children and families. Strategies to promote emotional wellbeing, positive parent- child relationships and social support for these families is an essential learning component supported by the concepts of targeted and specialist intervention, and early intervention. The knowledge gained in this unit will be consolidated through virtual clinical placement.
Courses| 4713.3 | Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CONTINUING |
| 4713.4 | Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CURRENT |
| 4714.3 | Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CONTINUING |
| 4714.4 | Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CURRENT |
| 4715.3 | Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CURRENT |