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PSYC40080

Academic Year 2023/2024

Ethics in Systemic Practice Y2 (PSYC40080)

Subject:
Psychiatry
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
3
Module Coordinator:
Mr Niall Reynolds
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a Autumn module and will include 6 seminars of 1.5 duration each. Students will deepen their knowledge of both the theory and practice of ethics as it applies to Systemic Psychotherapy practice. This module aims to facilitate the development of the student's ability to analyse, understand and act upon those dilemmas in clinical practice which relate to ethical themes. The practical aspects of ethical decision making will receive attention as will the ethics relating to research practices.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student will have: (1) an awareness of ethics as an intrinsic part of professional practice. (2) an understanding of and ability to manage effectively the complexities of ethical clinical practice and research. (3) a knowledge of ethical decision-making processes in resolving ethical dilemmas within clinical practice.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

9
Specified Learning Activities

14
Autonomous Student Learning

27
Total

50

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This is a Semester 1 module and will include 9 hours of seminars.
Students will deepen their knowledge of both the theory and practice of ethics as it applies to Systemic Psychotherapy practice.
Written Assignment: One written assignment to be completed in the form of a case commentary that focuses on ethical issues & FTAI code of ethics: 1000 words.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: One written assignment to be completed in the form of a case commentary focussing on ethical issues & FTAI code of ethics. Unspecified n/a Graded No

100

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written feedback form based on a matrix grid

Name Role
Dr Grania Clarke Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Mara De Lacy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Marina Everri Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Dorothy Gunne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Geraldine Richardson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Diane Hanly Tutor
Ms Deirdre Hayes Tutor
Mattia Messena Tutor
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