PY30PL-Placement (P3)

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 60 [30 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Mr James Kachellek
Email: j.c.kachellek@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:

PWPs are expected to operate in a stepped care, high-volume environment. During training, trainee PWPs should carry a reduced caseload, with the number of cases seen depending on their stage in training, building up to a maximum of 60-80% of a qualified PWP’s caseload at the end of training. PWPs must be able to manage caseloads, operate safely and to high standards and use supervision to aid their clinical decision-making. PWPs need to recognise the limitations to their competence and role and direct people to resources appropriate to their needs, including step-up to high-intensity therapy, when beyond their competence and role.Ìý



This module is based on the experience that students will gain whilst working within a clinical service. Students will spend at least 2 days a week in Autumn, Spring and Summer term putting into practice the skills they have learnt during their PWP training. The clinical service is most likely to be one from within the NHS, and the number of days per week will vary depending on the needs of that service. Students will be exposed to a wide range of learning opportunities, including session planning, observation of others practice as well as being observed themselves.

Assessable learning outcomes:

- The ability to reflect on their own and others clinical practice. - To have demonstrated development of clinical insight over the period of the placement - To organise a report so as to demonstrate development over a timeline.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Students will be engaged in clinical practice during this module, and will learn through observation, being observed as well as individual supervision of their work.

Summative assessment- Examinations:
n/a

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Assessment is by a reflective report where students evidence their achievement of the learning outcomes and provide a reflective comm