Module: Mental Health Peer Support Practice Portfolio

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Mental Health Peer Support Practice Portfolio
Module Code	NS4030 (ITS) / HEA1050 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health
Module Co-ordinator	Liam Macgabhann
Module Teachers	Martha Griffin
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

This module will develop participants requisite knowledge and skills in order to effectively practice as peer support workers within mental health services and the community.

Learning Outcomes

1. Have a detailed knowledge of diverse models of peer support and utilise effective aspects of these models within the context of their service environment
2. Demonstrate a portfolio of practice skills conducive to the facilitation of support and recovery for people with mental health problems
3. Have a detailed knowledge of multidisciplinary roles and functions in mental health services provision and potential place of peer support workers in this system
4. Have a good understanding of HSE infrastructure, policy and professional practice guidelines that apply to all mental health workers in mental health services

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	100%	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

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None