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University of Northampton: Systemic Family Practice
| Institution | University of Northampton |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioral Sciences |
| Web | http://www.northampton.ac.uk |
| study@northampton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 303 2772 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The aims of this programme are aligned to those of NHS England and the UK Government’s Improving Access to Psychology Therapies (IAPT) for Children and Young People project (CYP IAPT). This curriculum has been developed as part of the Child and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The PG Dip Systemic Family Practice curriculum complements other CYP IAPT curricula in specialist psychological therapies (CBT, run by our partner Institution in Derby, and the PG Cert Enhanced Evidence Based Interventions, run at the University of Northampton).
It is likely that students on this PG Dip will come from a broad range of backgrounds, and will have varied skills when they begin the programme. However, they will have shared skills as CAMHS practitioners with at least two years of practice experience. The modules are structured to support students in developing their existing skills to enable postgraduate success. The focus is on taking skills to an advanced level and encouraging students to develop greater expertise in chosen areas.
The transferable skills which are particularly emphasised on this course include the ability to critically evaluate, synthesise and apply research and theory in a practical organisational context. Students are encouraged to examine the tensions between theory and practice and to develop flexibility and creativity in applying research and theory to real-world contexts. Students are encouraged to work in action learning sets and in reflexive and problem focused group work, building strong skills in group and team work, equipping students to facilitate group projects in a variety of employment settings. A range of assessments that test the acquisition of particular skills at different stages are employed throughout the certificate. These include presentations, video recordings, case studies, reflexive reports and a plan for a service evaluation.
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | ◾You will need to have a first or second class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent. Students who have not completed a first degree, but have a relevant qualification (e.g A Diploma in Nursing) may register for the PG Dip. In the first instance they will be registered as ‘associate students’ and will transfer to full Diploma status once they have passed their first level 7 module. Given the specialist and bespoke nature of this degree, prospective students will initially be identified through the joint action of the University of Northampton course leader, and participating NHS services and linked organisations, who will identify appropriate participants from within their workforces. Additional programme places for non-CYP-IAPT related applicants may be considered subject to programme places being available.Applicants are selected for offer or invited to interview on the basis of information provided in the application form, the personal statement and academic reference. Students who have previously completed an appropriate AFT accredited intermediate course in systemic practice with families will, if they wish, be granted APEL for the "Basic Skills In Systemic Family Practice module", but will usually be required to take the specialist modules (Either Eating Disorders, or Depression and Self Harm) and core CYP IAPT Curriculum (Core Competencies for Children and Young People’s IAPT, and PSYM063, Core Competencies for Working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health). Special admissions requirements During the period of training students will be required to hold a caseload, to be receiving regular clinical supervision, to be able to video record their sessions with children and families, and to use the battery of CYP IAPT routine outcome measures. Suitability for the programme will be ascertained by employer nomination, application form and personal statement, and admissions interview (which may include a young people’s representative, and an employer representative, as well as a representative of the HEI). |
| Location | Waterside Campus Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton NN1 5PH |
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