Module Details

Module Code: PLAC9004
Title: Advanced Clinical Practice
Long Title: Advanced Clinical Practice
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Students work clinically within an identified placement putting into practice skills and knowledge derived from their continued involvement within the theoretical and experiential modules.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and work within the ethos of the clinical placement and implement appropriate referral systems
LO2 Lead, manage and identify appropriate treatment programs, taking responsibility for caseload management and liaison with the multidisciplinary team
LO3 Critically present clinical material showing an advanced capacity to work with transferential and unconscious processes
LO4 Work with client/caseload uncertainties and unpredictable situations whilst maintaining professional caseload and ethical conduct
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Supervision Group
Peer supervision group. Students explore clinical and professional practice issues looking at transference and inter personal dynamic issues occuring in their practice
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Tutor Placement assessment
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Supervision group assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Submission of Clinical Study
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Placement Every Week 5.50 5.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision Group Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Liebmann, M. (2004), Art Therapy for Groups, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781583912188].
  • Weston, S & Liebmann, M. (2015), Art Therapy Neurological Conditions, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9780857009128].
  • Howle, P. Sangeefa. Prasad & Kirstel, J. (2013), Using Art Therapy with Diverse Populations, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9780857006943].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Walller, D. (1993), Group Interactive Art Therapy, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415815765].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Dudley J. (2004), Art Psychotherapy and the use of Psychiatric Diagnosis: Asessment for Art Psychotherapy, Inscape, Vol 9 No 1, p.14 - 25.
  • O'Brien F. (2004), The making of mess in Art therapy, Attachment, Trauma and the Brain, Inscape, Vol 9 No 1, pages 2 - 13.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 3 Group Elective 2