Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
PGCert Clinical Supervision of Low Intensity Interventions for Children and Young People
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | PGCert Clinical Supervision of Low Intensity Interventions for Children and Young People | Programme code | PCT0PSYPSY09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Part Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
Within community and education settings it is recognised that clinical supervision plays a fundamental role in improving clinical outcomes, supporting practitioners, and ensuring safe and effective practice. In this module you will develop advanced skills and mastery of the supervision competencies associated with clinical and case management supervision, as well as supervision of the implementation of psychological interventions within community/education settings. Considerable opportunity for supervision and reflection on your supervisory practice will be afforded to enhance learning and ongoing action planning.??
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
This programme aims to update you with the latest research and practice in the clinical supervision of evidence-based psychological interventions in community and education settings. The programme will support you in developing advanced reflective practice skills in clinical and case management supervision, as well as supervising the implementation of Evidence-Based psychological interventions in community and education settings.. We aim to provide you with the knowledge and competencies required to supervise practitioners in effective practice, as well as providing you with the didactic, procedural, and reflective skills that will enhance your professional practice and support your autonomous lifelong learning. This will be provided in a supportive learning environment that fosters your academic and personal development.
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The PGCert Clinical Supervision of Low Intensity Interventions for Children and Young People programme is a twelve month part-time programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is offered in a single stage.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
60 credits of compulsory and non-condonable modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| PYCM123 | Supervising Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Education Settings | 30 | Yes |
| PYCM090 | Clinical Supervision Practice Placement (Wellbeing Practitioner for Children and Young People) | 30 | Yes |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate generic and modality-specific competencies in clinical supervision of evidence-based psychological therapies through module based competency assessments. | Lectures and group tutorials based at the University. Group supervision of supervision practice incorporating video analysis and written supervisee feedback. Reflective record of supervision practice. | Supervision Portfolio and Practice Outcomes Document (ILOs 1, 2). Clinical Supervision Essay (ILOs 2, 3). Reflective commentary (ILOs 1, 2). Supervision presentation (ILOs 1, 2, 3) |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. Address complex supervision problems which may be framed within unpredictable contexts, think critically, creatively, and independently, and fully appreciate the complexities of the issues. | Lectures and group tutorials. Guided independent study. Group supervision of supervision practice incorporating video analysis and written supervisee feedback. | Case Management Supervision Assessment (self and supervisor rating) (ILOs 4, 5, 6). Clinical Supervision Essay (ILOs 4, 6). Supervision Portfolio (ILOs 4, 5, 6). Supervision presentation (ILOs 4, 5, 6) |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Analyse and manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work proactively with others to formulate solutions | Group supervision and tutorials. Practice-based peer review and self-directed learning.? | Case Management Supervision Assessment (self and supervisor rating) (ILOs 7, 8, 9) Reflective Commentary (ILOs 7, 8, 9) Supervision Portfolio and Practice Outcomes Document (ILOs 7, 8, 9). |
7. Programme Regulations
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the , specifically in the , and the .
Additional information, including , can be found in the .
Programme-specific Progression Rules
You must pass all the modules in the table above. The pass mark for these modules is 50% with an additional requirement to pass all individual assessments within individual modules. If you fail any modules you will not be permitted to continue with the programme and your registration as a student will be terminated with immediate effect.
Classification
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Within Psychology there is a well-equipped suite of PCs dedicated for postgraduate use, with further support provided by a dedicated IT and statistics helpdesk.
A range of services is available to support your study from within ?Clinical Education Development and Research (CEDAR). These include:
- Team development programme.
- Personal and professional development planning.
- Student handbooks and programme guides.
- Range of specialist advisors, including for: women students, non-school leavers, and overseas students.
- Computing Help Desk.
- Virtual Resource Room and other web-based learning materials.
- Clinically focused seminars, the ‘Think Tank’, provided by the Mood Disorders Centre.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
10. Admissions Criteria
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
This programme is not accredited by an external agency.
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
14. Awarding Institution
University of ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
None
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
PGCert Clinical Supervision of Low Intensity Interventions for Children and Young People
19. UCAS Code
N/A
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 60 |
ECTS credits | 30 |
|---|
22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 11/11/2022 |
Date of last revision | 11/11/2022 |
|---|