“Mental illness is a major cause of morbidity as well as some
SHORT COURSE IN THE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (DISTANCE) INTRODUCTION “Mental illness is a major cause of morbidity as well as some mortality, particularly amongst citizens at risk in South Africa. Generally, mental health promotion and the provision of services (for mental illness) have been neglected in the past. Common manifestations are interpersonal violence, gender and age specific forms of violence, trauma, neurosis of living under continual stress, post traumatic stress reactions and disorders, substance abuse, suicide and adjustment related reactions and disturbances in children and the elderly”. (White Paper for Transformation of the Health System in South Africa, 1997:p135) WHO SHOULD ENROLL? • • Legal aspects and the Mental Health Act. Patient confidentiality. COURSE STRUCTURE This course is a distance-based course and participants will receive a comprehensive and user friendly study guide developed by experts in the field covering all the modules. No other textbooks will be required. ASSESSMENT Participants are assessed on the self-study component of the course through means of an assignment. All healthcare practitioners ACCREDITATION COURSE CONTENT • • • • • • • • • • • • The doctor-patient relationship. The psychiatric interview, history-taking and mental status evaluation. Testing in psychiatry o Laboratory testing (e.g. blood tests). o Psychometric testing (no prior qualification required). o Specialized diagnostic procedures (e.g. EEG, SPECT scan). Typical signs and symptoms. Classification of mental illness as dictated by the DSM IV, with emphasis on mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, organic mental disturbances and somatic disorders. Current therapies with emphasis on the pharmaceutical approach. Enlisting support systems. Referrals. Specific psychiatric conditions - geriatric, children, HIV+, sleep disturbances. Grief and the dying patient. Substance abuse and dependency. Psychiatric emergencies - trauma and suicidal tendency. Foundation for Professional Development (Pty) Ltd, Registration number 2000/002641/07 Accredited according to the HPCSA CPD Guidelines – November 2006 for 25 CEU’s on level 2. CERTIFICATION To qualify for the certificate of completion for this course the participants should successfully complete all forms of assessment. COURSE FEE R 1 237 This includes all study material and assessment . (inclusive of all VAT and taxes where applicable) RIGISTERATION MELANY MAHOHARUM/ NICOLE THERON Tel: 012 816 9000/ 9101 Fax: 086 558 5433 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Address: P.O. Box 75324, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040 Website: www.foundation.co.za A member of the SAMA Group SHORT COURSE IN THE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (DISTANCE) Registration form 2015 Certain student information is required to enable FPD to report on student achievements to the authorities as required. 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