Module Descriptors
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES 2
PSYC80421
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 8
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 0
Independent Study Hours: 150
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 50%
- REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Reading will be given throughout the module and in the module handbook. Core recommended references:
- New Ways of Working Information on BPS website (www.bps.org.uk)
- Hawkins & Shohet (2000) Supervision in the Helping Professions. An Individual, group and organizational approach 2nd edition, Milton Keynes: Open University Press
- Department of Health website (www.dh.gov.uk)
- New Ways of Working Information on BPS website (www.bps.org.uk)
- Hawkins & Shohet (2000) Supervision in the Helping Professions. An Individual, group and organizational approach 2nd edition, Milton Keynes: Open University Press
- Department of Health website (www.dh.gov.uk)
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Entry requirements for the DClinPsy programme
Module Resources
A room in which to carry out group work
Computer with Internet access
Programme textbooks and learning materials as suggested
Computer with Internet access
Programme textbooks and learning materials as suggested
Module Learning Strategies
Interactive workshops are used to explain, explore and develop understanding of key issues of relevance for this module. One day will be spent reflecting on personal and professional issues on us as clinical psychologists. Participants are encouraged to draw on experience from supervised clinical practice during these workshops through the use of a reflective journal. There will also be time spent on web-based learning - giving trainees the opportunity to learn about the range of materials that are readily available to them to help them in their clinical practice. Facilitated e-learning discussions will be used for formative experience appropriate to the assignment.
Module Indicative Content
This module will build on the core reflective skills that trainees were taught in the first year. Building on those skills it will focus on the impact of clinical work on self and the effective use of clinical supervision. Drawing on current legislation this module will help trainees to research the latest clinical governance issues and to use the range of resources available to them to ensure that their practice is ethical.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
Problem Based Learning assignment comprising:
a) Group Seminar Presentation: 50%
Addresses outcomes 1 and 2
b) Individual Report (1500 words): 50%
Addresses outcomes 1 to 3
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via structured written feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses and guidance for improvement.
Problem Based Learning assignment comprising:
a) Group Seminar Presentation: 50%
Addresses outcomes 1 and 2
b) Individual Report (1500 words): 50%
Addresses outcomes 1 to 3
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via structured written feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses and guidance for improvement.