Module Details

Module Code: PLAC9011
Title: Clinical Practice
Long Title: Clinical Practice
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Learners establish and implement an Art Therapy programme and work within the multidisciplinary team on placement
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Reflect on and demonstrate through a case study their developing Art Therapy practice in a professional manner
LO2 Demonstrate through practice a critical awareness of ethical conduct, through adhering to the code of conduct set out by IACAT.
LO3 Manage and organise an Art Therapy caseload
LO4 Interact professionally within the multidisciplinary team and communicate their Art Therapy practice
LO5 Analyse and critically reflect on clinical interventions and outcomes through evidence based measures
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).
Clinical Placement 1
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
Placement
Students attend a clinical placement establishing and maintaining a clinical caseload working within the multidisciplinary team.
Supervision groups
Students participate in clinical supervision, exploring with their peers their clinical practice and client issues.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Tutor Placement Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Supervision group evaluation
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Placement Every Week 10.00 10
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision group Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Placement research Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Waller D. (2015), Group Interactive Art Therapy, 2nd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0 203 35918 6].
  • Case C. (2014), The Handbook of Art Therapy, 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041581580].
  • Casement C. (2013), On Learning from the Patient, 3rd. OUP, London, [ISBN: 9781583912812].
  • Miller, C. (2015), Art Therapists in Multidisciplinary Settings, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781849056113].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 2 Group Elective 1