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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Practice
Module Code NS555
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources

NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module facilitates students in developing the competencies that underpin the effective and professional practice of counselling and psychotherapy within the Irish context.

Learning Outcomes
1. Assess a potential clients suitability for counselling and psychotherapy in the context of the individuals presentation including recognition of any medical, ethical or legal factors
2. Formulate a holistic understanding of the client by taking into account factors such as their background and culture
3. Integrate psychotherapy with services provided by other healthcare professionals
4. Create a therapeutic alliance based on mutual trust through the clarification of mutual expectations, and the agreement on ground rules for the relationship
5. Strengthen the therapeutic alliance through the use of appropriate level of specific competencies including relevant professional and ethical guidelines
6. Examine the significance of legal issues relating to the professional practice of psychotherapy



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
    Other Resources
    None
    Array
    Programme or List of Programmes
    GDPCGDip in Counselling & Psychotherapy
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS555
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