Advanced Practice

Module overview

The advanced practice module builds on the therapeutic foundations of the first two years of the programme, and extends this to include advanced therapeutic skills but also a breadth of other clinical psychology competencies. The module covers leadership, organisational and systemic influence, intervening with teams, and considering the role of clinical psychologists in the promotion of public health and prevention of ill health; core responsibilities of clinical psychologists beyond individual therapy. A proportion of lecturers in this module are accredited with specific professional accreditation bodies (BABCP, AFT, Neuro) and therefore trainees may be able to use these teaching hours towards their accreditation. Please see each of the pathways handbooks for more information. Trainees may be able to use the module’s case report towards their accreditation provided that specific requirements set by professional accreditation bodies are met by the trainee. For further information, please check the module’s assignment guideline.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

You will experience a number of different teaching and learning activities. These may include lectures, seminars, experiential workshops, modelling and observation, simulated role plays, small group work and multi-media resources. Formative verbal feedback will be given on in-session activities. There may also be problem-based learning, directed reading and independent study.

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	120
Independent Study	180
Total study time	300

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	50%
Individual Presentation	50%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assessment	100%