Module: Mental Health Peer Support Practice Portfolio

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Mental Health Peer Support Practice Portfolio
Module Code	HEA1050 (ITS: NS4030)
Faculty	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

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

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	11269	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Liam Macgabhann	Module Teacher	Martha Griffin

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

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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