Perinatal Mental Health Workforce Placement

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Effective Term: 2025/05
Institute / School :Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Unit Title: Perinatal Mental Health Workforce Placement
Unit ID: HEALP6207
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): Nil
Co-requisite(s): (HEALP6206)
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 060303
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Brief description of the Unit

This industry placement with Gidget Foundation Australia assists students with their transition into perinatal mental health practice through the provision of direct professional experience. In this unit, which comprises a minimum of 70 hours, students will be exposed to the nature of professional consultations and associated expectations to help prepare them for future careers in the perinatal mental health field. Students will undertake an approved work program, designed by their workplace supervisor, and supported by an academic advisor. Students will reflect on the skills, experience, and professional competencies that they have obtained and receive constructive feedback and evaluation from their employer.

Grade Scheme: Ungraded (S, UN)
Work Experience Indicator:
Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:No
Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.
Course Level:
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5678910
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Unit Content:

The content of the student placement will be determined in collaboration with the workplace supervisor and academic advisor. During placement, the student will undertake cognate, meaningful work relevant to extending transferable skills in perinatal mental health. It is expected that students will be integrated into the workplace throughout the duration of their placement.

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