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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Psychosocial Supports over the Life Course |
| Module Code |
NS388 (ITS) / HEA1016 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
| Module Co-ordinator | Sarah Anglim | | | Module Teachers | - | |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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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 |
| Type |
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 | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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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 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element. |
| * ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
None |
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