5,000 words: Clinical Case Report: Assessment, Formulation, Intervention and Evaluation (word count includes examples of psychological processes/change from clinical transcripts). This assignment may be a legal report or a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment or a report which focusses on the application of a complex psychotherapeutic case. 100% weighting, (addressing all LO's).

All learning outcomes must be achieved.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Case presentation of initial assessment: formatively assessed at the start of year 3.

In this module you will be taught about at least two psychological models, looking specifically at the psychological processes present in therapy. You will learn about assessment across a range of specialist services, neuropsychological, learning disability and older adults. Specialist lecturers will demonstrate ways that they go on to formulate clinical problems and work collaboratively with service users to develop psychological interventions.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (84 hours)
12 hours Clinical skills workshop
12 hours Specialist workshops LD
12 hours Specialist workshops OA
12 hoursSpecialist workshops Neuro
12 hours Specialist workshops Adult Mental Health
12 hours Specialist workshops Child
12 hours Experiential service user led workshops


Guided Independent Study: (216 hours)
216 hours of independent study.

Dedicated teaching space with recording and equipment for live skills feedback.
PC’s.
Blackboard space.
Local clinicians to teach specialist knowledge/models.

Barlow, D. H. (2014). Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders. Guilford.
Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D., Bigler, E., Tranel, D. (2012). Neuropsychological Assessment. Oxford University Press.
Rogers, C. (1999). Client Centred Therapy. Constable.
Hayes, S., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Guilford Press.

Minimum entry level criteria for entry to Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

1. Demonstrate a clear theoretical understanding of a complex clinical case.
(Knowledge & Understanding)

2. Produce a clear and collaborative assessment and psychological formulation of the clinical issue, taking a critical view of the psycho-social context of the referral. (Analysis, Enquiry)

3. Demonstrate the ability to develop a collaborative intervention, which is derived from the clinical formulation. (Learning and Reflection)

4. Present clear and concise clinical information in accordance with the HCPC standards of ethics and conduct. (Communication)

5. Demonstrate the generalizable meta-competences required by the BPS (through formulating and intervening from a different model or service than that assessed in Year One and Two). SU: Employability.
(Reflection)

In this module you will be taught about at least two psychological models, looking specifically at the psychological processes present in therapy. You will learn about assessment across a range of specialist services, neuropsychological, learning disability and older adults. Specialist lecturers will demonstrate ways that they go on to formulate clinical problems and work collaboratively with service users to develop psychological interventions.