Active attendance at Seminars and workshops - 27%

Individual and group supervision - 3%

Independent learning;
Case Study Analysis, directed reading and interactive activities - 70%

Learning activities will include:-
This module is delivered via taught classroom based sessions (44 hours) and individual, group and peer group supervision (4 hours); in addition to supported self-directed learning (102 hours).
This breadth of learning experience intends to develop a range of transferable evaluative skills such as problem-solving and decision-making within safe, legal and ethical practice and enable achievement of prescribed modular learning outcomes and assessment.

This study module intends to develop a knowledge base and critical understanding of the contemporary literature that underpins models of child, adolescent and family development. Each student will therefore explore and analyse dysfunctional issues within the parenting role, the developing child/adolescent's resilience to risk, mental health problems and potential mental health illness. Together with local, national and legislative policy that inform the practitioner and the impact of multi-agency working and their legal and professional responsibility to the child/adolescent and their families

Library and Information Services
Access to Internet and CD-ROM facilities

Martin H (2003) Conduct Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence. Pub: Chichester Wiley.
Munden J (1999) The ADHD Handbook: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Pub: Jessica Kingsley. ISBN 1 853027561
Reder P, Lucey C (1995) Assessment of Parenting: Psychiatric and Psychological Contributions. Pub: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Formative feedback: Achieved through group and individual tutorials and peer group supervision

Critically analyse to demonstrate understanding and the use of research evidence within one case study, inclusive of mental health assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care intentions and management. (3000 words - 100% weighting). The discussion may include:-

Biological/physiology assessments/investigations
Mental health assessment and/or risk assessments
Family genogram
Psychological implications
Environmental implications
Signs and symptoms of mental health problems and/or illness
Family dynamics and relationships
Proposed care programme(s)
Multi-agency workings, legal, ethical and professional accountability

Students must meet the Faculty of Health and Sciences statement on confidentiality.
All learning outcomes achieved

See module handbook for full details of assessment criteria

Work within a CAHMS setting and other healthcare professionals working with children, adolescents and families
Evidence of prior successful study at level 2, preferably the 'Exploring the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents for Health care Practitioners.' (Diploma level 2)