Unit name | Clinical Practice Project |
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Unit code | PSYCM0077 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Kit Pleydell-Pearce |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
When this unit is taken as part of the MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology, formal progression to this unit requires that the prior 120 credits of taught component have been passed as approved by the Faculty Examination Board. |
Co-requisites |
Those taking this unit must confirm with the BPS Chief Examiner when they are actively registered on this unit. |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit delivers a parallel and equivalent path towards the British Psychological Society Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) formal Practice Dimension which is one of the requirements for entry to the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.
This unit aims to prepare and advise you on the appropriate construction of your clinical portfolio and prepare you for the demands of a viva.
On successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:
Virtually all teaching will be via distance learning.
Teaching will include some group sessions with other clinicians seeking the equivalent of the QiCN practice dimension in which generic and some specific clinical practice issues will be explored.
There will be focused discussions of how to handle the demands of a viva examination and indications of what to expect in these examinations.
There will be sessions dedicated to the writing and construction of case reports in QiCN format (for details see BPS website and links below).
Where relevant clinicians will have 1:1 sessions with clinical tutors in order to discuss specific aspects of their own developing QiCN practice portfolio.
Supervision will work to ensure that candidates are aware of how their portfolio submission can meet BPS requirements.
Our team will provide detailed feedback on two of your intended cases. We will also provide you with an opportunity to take part in a practice “mini viva” in order to prepare you for the actual final viva.
Whether you are registered full time or part time, we will conduct a 3-monthly quarterly review of your progress and provide feedback on our perception of your preparedness as the viva approaches. We will comment upon your case log, supervision log and your progress on the six cases.
Assessment is based on performance in a viva chaired by two approved members of the BPS Specialist Register. One of these examiners is internal and the second is an external examiner. The assessment is based on:
Assessment requires submission of a clinical portfolio to BPS requirements, which includes:
The pass mark is 50%.
All components are must pass for the award of credit.
Relevant information including candidate handbook, supervisor handbook & supervision contract forms can be found on the BPS website:
BPS Candidate handbook:
https://www.bps.org.uk/sites/bps.org.uk/files/Qualifications/QICN%20Candidate%20Handbook%202018.pdf