about | prepforplacement

This learning package was developed as part of a Sydney ICTN-funded project by Ms Amanda Semaan and Dr Jacqueline Raymond, Work Integrated Learning, The University of Sydney. Should you wish to contact someone about this module, you can send an email to: amanda.semaan@sydney.edu.au

The following members of the project reference group are acknowledged for their significant contributions to the learning activities and overall learning package:

Christine Stephens, Liverpool Mental Health Service
Charlotte Mangombe, Liverpool Mental Health Service
Dr. Simon Rosenbaum, University of New South Wales
Kristine Grainger, Northern Sydney Local Health District
Georgia Frydman, Sydney Local Health District
Sophie Brown, Schizophrenia Fellowship
Laura Edwards, Wayside Chapel

We would also like to acknowledge the following people for their contributions to the learning package:

Oscar Lederman, South Eastern Local Health District
Kirrily Gould, St John of God

The following organisations gave kind permission to utilise their resources:

Mental Health Co-ordinating Council
SANE Australia
beyondblue
Sydney Local Health District
Schizophrenia Fellowship

All of the images on this site have been sources from 'Free Wix Images' or 'Free Wix Clip Art' , except where an individual reference is provided.

This learning package was developed as a way to facilitate Exercise Physiology student preparation for placement in the mental health sector. The learning outcomes and learning activities contained within the package were developed following a needs analysis informed by focus groups. The learning package focuses on those things that students need to have in place to enter into a placement and be safe and effective, albeit at a novice level; we are not aiming to prepare experts in mental health.

Acknowledgement of funding source

This learning package was developed as part of project titled: Preparing clinical exercise physiology students for placements in the mental health sector. This project was funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health through the Sydney Interdisciplinary Clinical Training Network (Sydney ICTN) small grants program.

Disclaimer

This learning package is a resource of the Sydney Local Health District which has been developed by the University of Sydney. The contents of this website are made available as an information resource only and should not be used as a substitute for advice or support from a health or other professional. Please consult your general practitioner or specialist doctor to determine if the information provided is suitable for you or your family, and for any guidance about any health concerns you may have.

Whilst all due care is taken regarding the contents of this learning package, Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney do not represent or warrant that the information is free from errors or omissions.

The information is made available on the understanding that Sydney Local Health District, the University of Sydney and each of their employees, contractors and agents shall have no liability (including liability by reason of negligence) to the users for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation in the information or otherwise.

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