| Module Code | BAHPSY 305 | |
| Module Title | Academic and Professional Development (APD 3) | |
| Parent Programme/Stage | BA(Hons) Psychology | Stage Three/Award |
| Delivery Mode | FT/PT Blended | |
| NFQ | Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 8 | |
| EFQ | European Qualifications Framework /Level 6 | |
| ECTS | 5 | |
| Workload (hours per week) | 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial | |
| Description | This module supports learners in the development of a professional identity through the introduction of a range of practical and professional skills and attitudes relevant to possible future study and work in the field of psychology. The module stresses the importance of professional teamwork and the legal, ethical and regulatory issues related to the profession.
Lectures/tutorials/ independent study/use of Moodle for directed self–study tasks |
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| Assessment | CA: 100% Ongoing | |
| Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: | ||
| 305A: | Communicate effectively in a manner required for establishing and maintaining successful teamwork and therapeutic alliances. | |
| 305B: | Analyse the components of the therapeutic relationship | |
| 305C: | Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and interact genuinely and ethically with peers, tutors and other stakeholders | |
| 305D: | Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the legal and ethical obligations associated with the profession of psychology in a range of capacities. | |
| 305E: | Engage in self–reflective practice and express a nascent professional identity based on an awareness of the limits of their knowledge and of how attitudes, culture, beliefs and values influence their interactions with others. | |
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills: – Introduction to the types of interpersonal skills such as empathy, leadership, listening, negotiation, teamwork – Listening, Stages of listening, Obstacles of Listening, Emphatic Listening, Active listening, Building trust ad establishing rapport, Listen and Interpretation of language, Non– judgmental interpretation; Non–Verbal communication cues; Listeners in Control and Traps for Listeners. Ethical Practice: – Respect; competence; responsibility; integrity; Regulatory and Professional Bodies: – Health and Social Care Professional Act 2005 – The Psychological Society of Ireland – Pending regulatory Bodies/ CORU Register Introduction to Supervision in Practice: – Supervision, theory, skills and process – Context of supervision – The reflective practitioner – Peer and group supervision – Development of skills in relation to feedback, evaluation and report-writing Self-regulation skills: – Behavioural self-regulation, emotional self-regulation, cognitive self-regulation; – Adaptability; Problem-Solving Strategies; -Conflict resolution Emotion control: – Optimism and resilience to keep negative emotions at bay while dealing with challenging situations; difficult service scenarios; respond to difficult chronic and serious cases; emotional intelligence. Help seeking: – Seeking assistance when one has difficulty understanding concepts and situations Motivation: – Including the following topics: Willingness to engage in learning and desire to develop one’s professional identity Effort: – Time management devoted to learning and practice The role of self-awareness and reflection: – Tools for reflective practice: benefits and challenges. |
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