Module: Peer Support Working in Mental Health

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Peer Support Working in Mental Health
Module Code	HEA1051 (ITS: NS4031)
Faculty	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

This module will develops participants critical knowledge on the historical development of mental health services, service provision and Recovery as an overarching approach to mental health understanding and care. Within this knowledge framework participants will explore peer support working as an appropriate evolutionary way of working with people who have mental health difficulties, within the broader context of mental health practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the historical context of evolving mental health policy and practice in relation to diverse models applied to mental health difficulties and service/professional response
2. Be able to analyse the concept and possibilities of Recovery in relation to contemporary mental health care
3. Be able to critically analyse national and international standards for the rights of people with disability and mental health
4. Be able to critically evaluate national and international practice and policy literature on peer support working
5. Be able to evaluate the contexts and support needs of people identified as having a mental health problem and the role of peer support workers/advocates
6. Be able to identify mechanisms whereby personal safety, health and reflective practice are applied.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	11270	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Martha Griffin	Module Teacher	Liam Macgabhann

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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