Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Sarah Anglim
Semester 2: Sarah Anglim
Autumn: Sarah Anglim
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NFQ level |
8 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Coursework Only
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Description
This module aims to provide a broad overview of the benefits of psychosocial supports in the contexts of healthcare settings and community settings in Ireland, over the life course. Issues affecting children, adults and the elderly will be explored. Each week a 2-hour lecture will be provided on the topics below.
In the first part of the module, we will look at the core values and competencies required to provide effective and safe psychosocial support to service users, patients and families. The importance of assessment, advocacy and evaluation will be central to the students learning.
The second part of the module will consist of practical examples of psychosocial support over a range of areas of work such as disability services, probation services and child protection services these examples encompass services users of all ages from childhood to old age. There will also be a focus on child friendly approaches to care, interdisciplinary working, and professional development.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Students will gain confidence in undertaking psychosocial support with a range of service users from birth to old age, including families
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
| Total Workload: 0 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | % | Examination Weight | % |
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| Participation | Students will be graded based on their attendance and participation in group activities, group discussions and engagement with the lecture topics | 10% | n/a | | Essay | Students will choose an essay to complete based on one or a number of lecture topics | 90% | n/a |
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Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
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