Substance misuse presentations such as dual diagnosis
Subject-Specific Knowledge, Understanding & Application
Critically examine the aetiology of a range of specialist disorders in the field of mental health.
Analyze the complexity of treating specialist disorders in mental illness by advancing knowledge in one of the following specialist areas; forensic, substance misuse, childhood mental health, dementia care or brain injury.
Critique the application of legal, ethical and safeguarding protocols in the field of specialist Mental Health
Critically evaluate the provision and delivery of specialised services for those client groups with complex needs, considering political and economical agendas.
Employability & Changemaker
Compare and contrast evidenced based therapeutic apporaches and communication strategies in the specialist fields of mental health when working with children, families, adults and their carers.
Utilise their understanding of how to work and lead a clinical team in a challenging environment.