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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Applied Mental Health Practice
Reference NU4338 Version 1
Created November 2019 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved June 2020 SCQF Points 30
Amended ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To facilitate students to effectively and ethically deliver therapeutic interactions and relationship-based care and support.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Employ a psychotherapeutic and trauma-skilled approach within interactions.
2 Illustrate interpersonal skills and techniques that achieve exploration of individuals' experiences and perspectives.
3 Utilise the trauma informed knowledge and skills framework judiciously.
4 Use interactions to achieve purposeful outcomes.
5 Critically evaluate therapeutic use of self by using a systematic, reflective approach.

Indicative Module Content
Psychological and psychosocial approaches, inter and intra-personal skills, therapeutic relationship process, complexity, therapeutic models, psychotherapeutic role, core conditions, therapeutic use of self, reflective practice, self-care, clinical supervision, narrative competence, trauma skilled capability, spirituality. Preparation for Practice Learning.

Module Delivery
A blended approach will be utilised emphasising facilitated experiential individual and group learning; simulated skills practice; reflective analysis and discussions; tutorials, online learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 72 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 228 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
OSCE
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1=A
B C1=B
C C1=C
D C1=D
E C1=E
F C1=F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 CHARURA, D., and PAUL, S., eds. 2014. The Therapeutic Relationship Handbook. Theory and Practice. Maidenhead. Open University Press.
2 DAVIDSON, G. et al, 2016. Models of Mental Health. London: Palgrave.
3 GRANT, A., and GOODMAN, B., 2019. Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing. London. SAGE.
4 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses. London: NMC.
5 WATTERS, C., 2020. Mental Health and Wellbeing Intercultural Perspective. London: Red Globe Press.
6 WRYCRAFT, N. and COAD, A., 2017. Recovery in Mental Health Nursing. London: Open University Press.

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