Clinical Supervision Practice Placement (Education Mental Health Practitioner)
| Module title | Clinical Supervision Practice Placement (Education Mental Health Practitioner) |
|---|---|
| Module code | PYCM091 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Catherine Gallop (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
Within education settings it is becoming increasingly 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 Education settings. Considerable opportunity for supervision and reflection on your supervisory practice will be afforded to enhance learning and ongoing action planning.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to develop advanced reflective practice skills in clinical and case management supervision, as well as supervising the implementation of Evidence-Based psychological Interventions in Education settings, . We aim to provide you with the scientific, intellectual and practical training that will enhance your professional practice and support your autonomous lifelong learning. We also aim to provide a supportive learning environment that fosters your clinical, academic and personal development.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Synthesise theory and competencies in planning, delivering and reflecting on clinical supervision of psychological interventions in education settings
- 2. Demonstrate generic and modality specific competencies in clinical supervision of psychological interventions in education settings
- 3. Evidence through the portfolio how your reflection on your clinical supervision skills influences your practice
- 4. Identify how you meet the national competency standards for clinical supervision of psychological interventions in education settings
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Address systematically complex supervision problems which may be framed within unpredictable contexts, think critically, creatively, and independently, and fully appreciate the complexities of the issues, supporting practitioners to audit, appraise and implement Psychological interventions in Educational Settings
- 6. Support practitioners to maintain high caseloads through competencies in structured case management supervision
- 7. Support practitioners to maintain fidelity to the Low intensity model, whilst being able to adapt materials to suit a wide range of developmental ages and abilities
- 8. Describe the wider ethical and professional issues encountered within clinical skills supervision
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 9. Appraise your personal strengths and weaknesses in training and experience, and reflect upon the implications for your further training needs
- 10. Give accurate and constructive feedback
Syllabus plan
The taught content of this module will be delivered over 19 days of workshops, supervision and tutorials in term two to enhance your clinical skills, personal reflection and ongoing action planning. The development of your practical understanding in the application of clinical supervision competences will be achieved through group supervision sessions, tutorials and preparation of your Extended Supervision Practice portfolio. You will have extensive opportunities to deliver and reflect on your clinical supervision skills though your supervision practice placement and regular supervision.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | 102 | 100 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 15 | Tutorials these will be used to debate and reflect on salient supervision issues |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 15 | Small group supervision these will be used to develop and reflect on supervision competencies |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 68 | Synchronous and asynchronous workshops on the context of Education Settings |
| Guided Independent Study | 62 | Reading and scholarly activity |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Preparation of supervision portfolio and practice outcome document |
| Placement | 10 | Practice-based supervision of supervision |
| Placement | 90 | Preparation and delivery of practice based supervision |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formative supervisor report | Written | 2-8, 10 | Oral |
| Formative practical skills assessment supervisor-rated competency assessment | 1 hour video/audio record and self-assessment | 2-8, 10 | Written |
| Formative implementation outline | 500 words | 1-2, 4-5, 7-9 | Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0 | 50 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended supervision practice portfolio to include feedback from supervisees pass/fail only (this assessment must be passed; failure in this assessment will lead to failure in the module and the programme) | 0 | 6000 - 8000 words | 1-10 | Written |
| Practical skills assessment (case management) supervisor rated competency assessment comprising of a video/audio record and self-assessment (this assessment must be passed; failure in this assessment will lead to failure in the module and the programme) | 50 | 1 hour | 2-5, 8 | Written |
| Implementation report (this assessment must be passed; failure in this assessment will lead to failure in the module and the programme) | 50 | 3000 words | 1-2, 4-5, 7-9 | Written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended supervision practice portfolio | Extended supervision practice portfolio | 1-10 | 12 weeks from the date that feedback was provided |
| Practical skills assessment | Practical skills assessment | 2-5, 8 | 12 weeks from the date that feedback was provided |
| Implementation report | Implementation report | 1-2, 4-5, 7-9 | Four weeks for the date that feedback was provided |
Re-assessment notes
Three assessments are required for this module. In all cases re-assessment will be the same as the original assessment. Where you have been referred/deferred for any form of practice skills assessment detailed above you will have the opportunity to retake within 12 weeks from the date that feedback was provided, following additional supervision sessions as necessary with the agreement of the Module Convenor.
If you pass re-assessments taken as a result of deferral, your re-assessment will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment and the overall module mark will not be capped.
If you pass re-assessments taken as a result of referral (i.e. following initial failure in the assessment), the overall module mark will be capped at 50%.
If you fail re-assessments taken as a result of referral (i.e. following initial failure in the assessment), you will be failed in the module and as a consequence you will be failed in the programme and your registration as a student of the University will be terminated.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Child IAPT National curriculum (2012). London: Department of Health.
- Milne, D. (2009). Evidence-based Clinical Supervision. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
- Proctor, B. (2000). Group Supervision: a Guide to Creative Practice. London, Sage.
- Roth, A.D. and Pilling, S. (2007). Competencies required to supervise effective psychological therapies.London: HMSO, Department of Health.
- Scaife, J. (2008). Supervision in Clinical Practice; A Practitioner’s Guide. London: Routledge.
- Turpin, G. and Wheeler, S. (2011). IAPT Supervision Guidance. London: Department of Health.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- ELE page - https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3647 (All resources will be made available on ELE. This includes additional material covered in the tutorials, the required readings, information about assessment and additional material (e.g., videos).)
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- DVD/audio competency clips from IAPT and University of Exeter teaching team.
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | PYCM089 Supervising Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies/Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Education Settings |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 07/01/2019 |
| Last revision date | 01/09/2020 |
