About this course

In this course you will gain knowledge of the clinical and interpersonal aspects and principles of undertaking a mental health assessment.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for clinicians new to mental health clinical practice.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of consumers who receive an assessment
• Recognise the cultural and clinical requirements of undertaking an assessment on a client from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
• Outline and discuss the components of a Mental State Examination
• Outline and discuss the components of a risk assessment
• Demonstrate application of both descriptive and narrative documentation
• Report findings of clinical tools used in assessment
• Recognise their own preferences in clinical decision making
• Develop a strengths based approach assessment
• Examine the use of engagement skills and communication management skills.

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