Programme Specification 2012 / 13 - Queen's University Belfast

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Learning Methods Assessment Methods Lectures Critical and systematic literature reviews Seminars and tutorials Workshops Directed and self-directed reading – textbooks and journals Problem based and experiential learning exercises Video analysis and role-plays Clinical practice and supervision Research activity and supervision Reports of clinical activity including case studies, single participant experimental designs, process analysis and reports of psychological assessment and formulation Reflective practice reports Examinations and class test Clinical and research supervisor ratings of specified clinical and research competencies demonstrated on placement and through research activity Personal mentoring Service-related research report Reflective practice and personal awareness groups Research proposal Research portfolio of two papers in format for publication 13. Support for Students and their Learning 13.1. The course is based within the School of Psychology. There is one dedicated teaching room (with access to others) and all are well-equipped with audio-visual resources. Trainees have access to networked personal computers within the School, at the Postgraduate Centre, and in Library services across the campus. A specialist library of books, tests and other resources is available within the department. On placement in the Health Service and elsewhere, trainees normally have access to office space and facilities, and other resources within the clinical department. 13.2. There are approximately 250 Clinical Psychologists practising in Northern Ireland and beyond, who support the training of Clinical Psychologists at Queen’s by offering supervised clinical placements to trainees on the course. Located within the School of Psychology, the course also enjoys the support of the academic Psychology community at Queen’s, who make contributions to both teaching and the supervision of research projects. 13.3. Given the emphasis in training on Personal and Professional Development, there are extensive mechanisms in place to support this. These include informal and formal 10
appraisal meetings with the Year Tutor and other members of the Course Team, a supervisory relationship which attends to personal support and development whilst the trainee is on placement, and regular and confidential Personal Awareness Groups facilitated by a therapist not involved in the evaluation of the trainee. A mentor programme is also available which allows Year 3 Trainees experience at providing mentoring support to Year 1 Trainees. Trainees are afforded further personal support by members of the Course Team and others as appropriate. 14. Regulation of Standards 14.1. The programme is regulated by the Clinical Psychology Board of Studies. Representatives from all stakeholders (university staff, clinical supervisors, service managers, trainees, service users and commissioners) contribute to the work of the Board either directly, and/or through participation in the various sub-committees and panels (curriculum, research, placement, selection, service user). As noted, trainees participate in these committees, but their views are also elicited through various audits of learning and clinical experiences. The Board of Examiners is responsible for regulating assessment and evaluation standards and for considering the progress of trainees on the course with respect to these standards. Regular audits of standards across all areas of training take place and are reported to the Board of Studies and / or the committee responsible for the Annual Review of that component of the programme. 14.2. External regulation of standards takes place in a number of ways. The External Examiners to the course annually monitor course practices to ensure that regional standards of training are consistent with national levels. In addition they advise the Board of Examiners on trainee progress by direct assessment, moderation of marking, and monitoring of assessment standards. They are full members of the Board of Examiners and report directly to the University on standards and practices etc. 14.3. The programme is regulated by the Health Professions Council and on completion of the course trainees are eligible to apply for registration with the HPC. The course is subject to approval visits from the HPC and yearly monitoring. Graduates of the programme must be approved by the HPC to enter the register of Practitioner Clinical Psychologists, now required legally to practice. The course is reviewed with regard to standards, along with all other degree pathways in the School, by QAA for Higher Education. In addition, the professional body - The British Psychological Society - accredit the programme on a five yearly basis. This process not only ensures that the programme maintains the standards of the profession required for its graduates to attain Chartered status, but provides regular opportunities for quality enhancement through external peer review. 11
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