Date of Revision Date of Previous Revision New Tempalte 22814 Programme Specification (2014-15): PG Diploma in Mental Health A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered All programmes of the University are subject to the University s Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual Programme Title PG Dip Mental Health Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) Postgraduate Diploma Programme Code MED-PD-MH UCAS Code NA JACS Code A300 Criteria for Admissions (Please see General Regulations) For current general University entry requirements for this pathway go to: http://wwwqubacuk/ado Subject specific requirements for this pathway are: (a) Applicants must possess a recognised medical qualification (ie a primary medical degree) and hold full or limited registration with the General Medical Council, London or the Irish Medical Council, Dublin (b) Applicants must spend a minimum of 4 consecutive months full-time (or its equivalent) in a clinical psychiatry post recognised for General or Higher Professional Training This 4 month period must overlap with the academic year of the course of lectures attended Retrospective recognition will be given for any part of this that occurs before the actual academic year and the period of the lecture programme, subject to sign off by their supervising Consultant For further Information Refer to: School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate and Professional Development Health Sciences Building 97 Lisburn Road Belfast BT9 7BL wwwqubacuk/schools/mdbs/ Tel: +44 (0) 28 9097 2615 Email: pgofficesmdb@qubacuk Mode of Study (Full-time, Part-time, other) Part Time Type of Programme Postgraduate Diploma Length of Programme 1 Year Total Credits for Programme 120 Awarding Institution/Body Teaching Institution School/Department Queen s University Belfast Queen s University Belfast School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level http://wwwqaaacuk/publications/informationand-guidance Level 7 QAA Benchmark Group http://wwwqaaacuk/assuring-standards-andquality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmarkstatements NA Collaborative Organisation and form of Collaboration (if applicable) NA Accreditations (PSRB) ATAS Clearance NA NA External Examiner Name: Dr Daniel Smith Date of next scheduled accreditation visit NA External Examiner Institution/Organisation: Glasgow University Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No (If yes, please state here any exemptions to regulations which have been approved for this programme) Programme Specific Regulations Awards, Credits and Programme of Learning Outcomes Examinations The following regulations should be read in conjunction with the University s General Regulations 1 The Examinations for both modules will be held in January and May or June of each year The Examination for each module carries 50% of the total marks for the course and the final mark will be an aggregate of those for the written and clinical examinations However, a minimum mark of 50% is required in the Theory (SCM8003) module and 50% in the in the Clinical Practice (SCM8004) module The overall pass mark for the programme will be 50% Students must pass both modules and compensation between modules is not permitted Students are not required to resit the module which they have passed 2 The Theory (SCM8003) module will be assessed by a written examination consisting of 100 multiple choice questions Standard setting will be used to determine the pass mark, which will then be adjusted to a 50% pass mark 3 The Clinical Practice (SCM8004) module will be assessed by an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) The details of this will be provided in the course Study Guide Standard setting will be used to determine the pass mark for each station in the OSCE and each candidate s marks will be adjusted to an overall 50% pass mark 4 The Diploma will be awarded with Commendation to candidates who pass both modules at the first attempt and achieve an average of 60% across both modules 5 The Diploma may be awarded with Distinction to candidates who pass both modules at the first attempt and achieve an average of 70% across both modules To be eligible for Distinction candidates must achieve a minimum mark of 65% in the Theory module and 75% in the Clinical Module
6 Candidates who fail a module are permitted to repeat that module on one occasion only If a student fails the Clinical Practice (SCM8004) module, they must, prior to repeating the examination, present two new written Long Cases These can be cases seen within the context of their current clinical job or cases that they see by arrangement with a Department of Psychiatry within their current or previous Trust/Hospital 7 A candidate who fails a module on two occasions or a resit examination may not be permitted to progress and will normally be required to withdraw All decisions On progress will be made by the Board of Examiners 8 Students must complete both modules 9 Students are expected to attend 100% of lectures but must attend at least 75% Reasonable allowance will be made for dates when On-Call or unavailable due to enforced, unavoidable hospital arrangements outside the student s control Students are expected to attend regular journal clubs and clinical case conferences in their base hospital and to provide evidence of this Students with protected characteristics Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) Length of Programme None No Fitness to Practise programmes are those which permit students to enter a profession which is itself subject to Fitness to Practise rules 1 Semester
Educational Aims of Programme On completion of the programme the student will be able to: To provide students with knowledge of the principles underlying modern psychiatric theory and practice, the skills to apply this knowledge in clinical practice and the appropriate attitudes necessary to respond in an empathic manner to psychological distress The programme will better equip students to manage patients with Psychiatric illness in Primary Care or general medical settings and will act as a basis for further development for those who wish to specialise in Psychiatry Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to: - Understand the importance of the development of a therapeutic relationship - Know how to use library and internet facilities to acquire information relevant to specific clinical problems Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to: On successful completion of this course, learners should have knowledge and understanding of: - Be able to integrate knowledge from a variety of sources and apply this to a complex practical situation - Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team and develop the ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding On the completion of this course successful students will be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major classification systems in Psychiatry Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies - These skills are gained during the period of Consultant and Hospital Tutor These skills are gained during the period of Consultant and Hospital Tutor Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies - These skills are acquired in all parts of the programme - These skills are acquired in all parts of the programme - These skills are acquired in all parts of the programme Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Methods of Assessment - These are assessed in the Consultant s Report form These are assessed in the Consultant s Report form Methods of Assessment - This is assessed principally by the written Long-Cases This is assessed principally by the written Long-Cases This is assessed principally by the written Long-Cases and Consultant Report Form Methods of Assessment - Assessment of knowledge is largely through
- Describe the prevalence and clinical presentation of common psychiatric conditions - Discuss the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors which may predispose to, precipitate or maintain psychiatric illness - Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the common physical, psychological and social methods of treatment including the indications for their use, the underlying theory of their action and any unwanted effects Assessment of knowledge is largely through Assessment of knowledge is largely through Assessment of knowledge is largely through
- Describe the range of services available for the mentally ill and the roles of the professionals involved in the delivery of these services - Describe the doctor s duties and the patient s rights under the Mental Health Order (NI) Assessment of knowledge is largely through Assessment of knowledge is largely through Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Methods of Assessment to - Describe the signs and symptoms of psychiatric illness -
- Discuss the assessment and management of psychiatric emergencies which occur in a psychiatric or general medical setting - Take a full psychiatric history, assess the mental state and write a case assessment The Log-Book ensures that students - Present a Psychiatric case in an organized and coherent way
- Assess a patient s potential risk to themselves and others (Risk Assessment) - Utilise and empathic interviewing style suitable for disturbed and distressed patients - Explain to patients the nature of their illness, its management and prognosis
- Assess family relationships and their impact on psychiatrically ill patients - Discuss with relatives the nature of the illness, its management and prognosis
Programme Requirements Students must take two compulsory courses (120 Units) Module Title Diploma in Mental Health-Theory Clinical Practice-Dip Mental Health Module Code Level/ stage Credits Availability Duration Pre-requisite Assessment S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Examination % SCM8003 60 12 weeks Timed Exam on Computer - 100% (120 mins) SCM8004 60 12 weeks Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)- 100% Approved by Director of Education: Print Name: Professor Graham McGeown Signature: Date: 1 September 2014