NURSING 6204 - Co-Existing Addiction and Mental Health Disorders
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 6204 Course Co-Existing Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Online tutorials fortnightly Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites NURSING 6205 Restrictions Graduate Diploma in Addiction & Mental Health or Master of Nursing Science Assessment Online quiz, learning portfolio, essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Alexander Gerrie
Course Coordinator: Amanda Vickers
Phone: +61 8 8313 8245
Email: amanda.vickers@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Adelaide Nursing School, AHMS
School Office
Phone: +61 8 8313 3595
Email: nursing@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Discuss the theoretical explanations of comorbidity. 2 Describe the epidemiology and policies related to comorbidity on National level 3 Outline the service models and approaches for persons with comorbid conditions 4 Contrast therapeutic interventions that are suitable for responding to comorbid conditions. 5 Recommend service models appropriate for assessment and care of comorbidity 6 Demonstrate flexible approaches when responding to clients from diverse backgrounds and social circumstances 7 Demonstrate the ability to research and utilise the latest evidence relevant to comorbidity University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
6,7 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
5,6 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
5,7 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Reader
The readings for this course are available electronically via MyUni.
Please note: it is your responsibility to organise printing should you prefer a hard copy of readings.Online Learning
Virtual Classroom
The virtual classroom (VC) technology will be used for lectures and tutorial discussions on a weekly basis during this semester. Some information on the VC will be provided in the Study Guide, you need to familiarise yourself with this technology to become reasonably comfortable with using it prior to the start of the semester.
Each fortnight, a one hour tutorial will be conducted via the Virtual Classroom. All students are expected to log on and participate. The tutorial will address the week’s readings, activities and provide a forum for discussion between students on their experiences related to their studies.
MyUni
All students enrolled in an Adelaide Nursing School postgraduate coursework program have access to the School of Nursing – Postgraduate Coursework Student Centre on MyUni. If you would like the opportunity to network with other students, you can use the Communication features in the site. This site will also feature information about the latest news and events at the School of Nursing.
Unified
http://unified.adelaide.edu.au/
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UNIFIED is available to all active students; with a single login you can access your student systems and personal information through a central website. Login with your Student ID ("a1234567") and Password.
For more information, including easy to follow instructions visit https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/web/mycampus/home.
Library Resources
Help for Students
The 成人大片 Library has a website to help students use the library and its resource (www.library.adelaide.edu.au/guide/med/nursing).
Remote student library service
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is in the format of self-directed learning. You will be provided with a series of topics in the course and you will address these topics through readings and activities. Interactive activities have been designed to test and consolidate your knowledge and to assist in developing skills to critique the literature reviewed. Each topic has been designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of comorbidity.
Throughout this study guide you will encounter activities which will give a greater understanding of the particular topic and its application to Co existing Addiction and Mental Health conditions. These activities will make up part of the assessment for Co existing Addiction and Mental HealthWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Co existing Addiction and Mental Health is a 6 unit course within the Graduate Diploma of Addiction and Mental Health. The Virtual Classroom tutorial is one hour in length and it is expected that your own private learning and completion of activities will be in the order of 24 hours per week.Learning Activities Summary
The course content will include the following:- Epidemiology of comorbidity
- Overview of policy frameworks in comorbidity
- Comorbidity substance use and anxiety disorders
- Comorbidity substance use and depressive disorders
- Comorbidity substance use and personality disorders
- Comorbidity substance use and bipolar and eating disorders
- Comorbidity substance use and post traumatic distress disorders
- Comorbidity in the pregnancy and the perinatal period
- Comorbidity in Indigenous and multicultural populations
- Comorbidity for homeless persons and those living in rural communities
- Comorbidity across the lifespan
- Physical comorbidities
- Gambling
- Consumer focussed perspectives
- Service models for comorbidity
- Collaborative practice in comorbidity
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed Online Quiz Formative NGP 1-2 Portfolio Activities Summative 60% All Essay Summative 40% All Assessment Detail
Assessment 1
Online Quiz
An online Quiz will be provided on MyUni.
This assessment is formative. It will have no marks assigned, however it will be marked and feedback will be provided to assist you in developing skills for future assessments.
Length – N/A Weighting – Non Graded Pass Due - Week 3
Assessment 2
Portfolio activities
Portfolio Activities are included in the Study Guide from Week 3 – Week 12. You are required to complete these activities each week and submit as assessment in two parts Part A in Week 6 and Part B in week 12.
Some activities will require completion through participation in online tutorials through the Semester.
Length – 5000 words Weighting 60% Due - Week 6 & 12
Assessment 3
Essay
You will be required to develop a paper to demonstrate your understanding of the nature of comorbidity and appropriate service responses.
Further details will be available within the Study Guide.
Length – 3000 words Weighting: 40% Due – Week 13Submission
Assessments, unless otherwise stated in your Study guide, are to be submitted electronically via Assignments in MyUni on the due date identified in this Study guide. Instructions for assignment submission are available for all students under Tutorials at www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/.
An assessment submitted via MyUni must be submitted as a .doc, .docx or .rtf file. If submitting a PowerPoint presentation for marking, the .ppt or .pptx must be submitted as .pdf file. It is also important to submit your file under your name, such as surname.firstname. MyUni stamps all the other details against your filename once you submit your assessment.
An Assignment Coversheet must be submitted with each assessment. The coversheet should be the first page of your assessment. A word version of the Assignment Coversheet is available to download at www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/students/resources. The Plagiarism Statement must be signed and dated for your assessment to be marked (please note the details stated on the Assignment Coversheet). More information on avoiding Plagiarism is available at www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/plagiarism/.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Plagiarism
Students are reminded that plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious offence and can result in disciplinary procedures. Students are advised to read the policy Academic Honesty and Assessment Obligations for Coursework Students Policy & Coursework Students: Academic Dishonesty Procedures policy, available at www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/. The following definitions should be noted.
Referencing: providing a full bibliographic reference to the source of the citation (in a style as determined by the School).
Quotation: placing an excerpt from an original source into a paper using either quotation marks or indentation, with the source cited, using an approved referencing system in order to give credit to the original author.
Paraphrasing: repeating a section of text using different words which retain the original meaning.
Please note: changing just a few words does not constitute paraphrasing.
Marking Guide
Portfolio
Structure and Presentation 20% Structure (15%)
Each section of the portfolio is structured in a logical sequence so that the content flows (headings may be used to develop the structure of the portfolio).
Where appropriate introduces/outlines/situates the activity/discussion.
Where appropriate each section of the portfolio ends with a cogent, defendable conclusion that summarises the discussion within the body of the paper.
Writing Style (5%)
The portfolio is written with clear sentence structure and the spelling and grammar are correct.Content 70% Demonstrates an understanding of the activities/discussions chosen by identifying the main components/issues/focus of the topic area.
Provides evidence of support from contemporary literature to support argument/points of view.
Where appropriate for the activity demonstrates critical thought.
Has completed all activities/ discussion points.Referencing 10% The referencing style used throughout the summary paper is congruent with the School’s Student Handbook and Style Guide.
The reference list is accurate (i.e. no missing page numbers, volumes, correct title etc), complete (i.e. no references in the body of the paper are missing from the reference list) and consistent with the School’s Student Handbook and Style Guide.
The references cited are contemporary (i.e. less than 10 years old unless seminal papers).
Primary references are used predominantly (i.e. the original reference has been cited rather than a secondary source).
There is evidence in the summary paper that the student has searched widely for information related to the topic/issue.
The student has acknowledged all sources of information.
Direct quotations are only used to make crucial points or to support the discussion/argument.
Essay
Structure and Writing Style 25% Introduces/outlines/situates the topic of the essay. Satisfies minimum standard Clearly describes the way in which the essay will proceed. Satisfies minimum standard The essay is structured in a logical sequence so that the content flows (headings may be used to develop the structure of the paper). Fails Mimimum Standard The essays end with a cogent, defendable conclusion that summarises the discussion within the body of the paper. Fails Mimimum Standard The essay is written with clear sentence structure, clarity of argument and precision of expression and the spelling and grammar are correct. Adequate Skills Content 30% The essay question has been answered or the topic/issue has been discussed. Scant knoweldge of topic The essay content has clear links to contemporary nursing practice. Adequate links with contemporary practice The student’s paper demonstrates a depth of understanding of the topic and significant issues. Fails Mimimum Standard Critical Analysis 30% Provides a justification/rationale for the argument/discussion No evidence of ability to construct an argument Demonstrates reflection on the complex issues surrounding the topic/question Some evidence of reflection Discussed the topic from differing perspectives, thereby providing a balanced argument/discussion. Some evidence of balanced argument Referencing 15% The referencing style used throughout the summary paper is congruent with the School Academic Manual. Somewhat congruent with School Academic Manual The reference list is accurate (i.e. no missing page numbers, volumes, correct title etc), complete (i.e. no references in the body of the paper are missing from the reference list) and consistent with the School Academic Manual. Minor inaccuracies The references cited are contemporary (i.e. less than 10 years old unless seminal papers). few > 10 years Primary references are used predominantly (i.e. the original reference has been cited rather than a secondary source). No secondary references There is evidence the student has searched widely for information related to the topic/issue. Little evidence of searching widely The student has acknowledged all sources of information. Little acknowledgement of sources Direct quotations are only used to make crucial points or to support the discussion/argument. Many direct quotations Total: Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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