PS50181: Fundamentals of clinical and health psychology
[Page last updated: 10 June 2022]
| Academic Year: | 2021/2 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Psychology |
| Credits: | 18 [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 360 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Learning Outcomes: | After completing this unit students will be able to
* Critically evaluate different ways of conceptualising mental and physical health problems in adults and children, including links between mental and physical health * Critically evaluate models of psychopathology * Demonstrate an understanding of methods relevant to epidemiological research * Critically evaluate psychological interventions designed to change behaviour and cognition in children and adults * Integrate psychological theory with clinical practice * Critically evaluate the major theories underpinning clinical psychology practice |
| Aims: | The aims of this unit are:
* To develop a critical understanding of the different ways of conceptualising physical and mental health problems in adults and children * To develop a critical understanding of epidemiological research * To develop a critical appreciation of psychological theories accounting for physical and mental health problems in adults and children (For example Humanistic, Behavioural, Cognitive, Neurological and Systems theories) * To develop critical appreciation of the role of the clinical psychologist within and outside the UK * To understand models of health service provision * To develop knowledge and skills at integrating psychological theory with clinical practice |
| Skills: | Intellectual Skills
* To communicate an argument (TFA) * To evaluate others arguments and research (TFA) * To critically evaluate and assess research and evidence as well as a variety of other information (TFA) * To communicate an argument to other health professionals (TF) Professional and Personal Skills * To effectively and efficiently apply principles of clinical psychology within a variety of health contexts. (TFA) * To be able to identify and deploy appropriate assessment strategies in the clinical setting (TFA) * To develop sensitivity to the values and interests of others (TFA) * To develop the knowledge of the governance, ethical and organisational issues of working in a mental health context. (TFA) Transferable Skills * Study and learning skills.(F) * Basic information and computing technology skills.(F) * To be aware of ethical issues in carrying out research. (TFA) * Inter-personal and communication skills.(F) * Essay, research, preparation and writing skills. (TFA) * Presentation skills and verbal communication. (TFA) * To prioritise workloads.(F) * Independent and group working skills (F) * To understand career opportunities and challenges ahead.(F) |
| Content: | * This unit will provide students with a theoretical background to key professional issues in mental and physical health across the lifespan. * The unit will evaluate the main theoretical approaches to mental and physical health across the lifespan * The unit will examine the major psychological disorders of infancy, childhood and adolescence. * The unit will consider the increasing importance of evidence-based practice. * The unit will consider the distinctive contribution Clinical Psychology can make in a multi-disciplinary workplace * This unit will enable students to develop their skills at integrating psychological theory with clinical practice via clinical case illustrations * This unit will enable students to understand models of health service delivery and organisational issues. |
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PS50181 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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