This module focuses on the preparation for and the undertaking of your 'End Point Assessment' (EPA).
The EPA aims to assess your knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) against those published in the CAP apprenticeship standards. The structure of the assessment is pre-set in the 'Clinical Associate in Psychology assessment plan document' published by Skills England.
The EPA consists of two assessments:
Assessment 1, 'Demonstration of practice', involves you being able to demonstrate your practice across four role-play stations. The station focuses include:
• Station 1 – Governance and Practice
• Station 2 – Assessment and Risk
• Station 3 – Psychological Formulation
• Station 4 – Evidence-Based Interventions
Assessment 2, 'Professional discussion', involves a 60-minute professional conversation. Prior to the assessment, you must submit a portfolio of clinical experience (PCE) in preparation. This includes:
a. 12 pieces of anonymised evidence that relate to the KSBs including data on clinical activity
b. Evaluation of clinical competence forms including clinical supervisor feedback
c. In service research proposal submitted as part of Master's research
d. Reflection on learning.
As part of the module you will have the opportunity to practise and ask questions about the assessment process.
Total contact hours: One teaching day on preparing for assessments
Private study hours: Predominantly private study leading up to agreed dates of EPA assessments
Total study hours: 200
Compulsory to Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) Apprenticeship MSc
EPA Assessment method 1: Demonstration of Practice 50%
EPA Assessment method 2: Professional Discussion 50%
These elements are pass compulsory and must be passed to achieve the learning outcomes of the module.
Reassessment methods: Like for like
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The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
Subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module you will be able to demonstrate all of the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) of the CAP Apprenticeship standards. In summary you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Clinical Associate in Psychology and how to work within the ethical and professional boundaries of practice.
2. Relate how to appropriately conduct a psychological assessment, including using psychometrics, observation and cognitive assessments. This is in the context of a variety of mental health difficulties and factors that vary in severity, complexity and risk.
3. Discuss the development and maintenance of mental health difficulties using a variety of theoretical models and formulations. This is in the context of a variety of mental health difficulties and factors that vary in severity, complexity and risk
4. Appropriately select, adapt, implement and evaluate evidence-based psychological interventions. This is in the context of a variety of mental health difficulties and factors that vary in severity, complexity and risk
5. Define service-level working such as multidisciplinary teams, service evaluations, research, audits and supervision.
6. Review the evidence base and relate it to practice when considering and deciding upon assessment, formulation and intervention approaches.
7. Identify, design, implement and evaluate service improvement initiatives.
8. Engage in reflective, creative and critical thinking in the area of Clinical Psychology.
9. Work appropriately and compassionately with a variety of mental health difficulties and factors that vary in severity, complexity and risk.
10. Work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and wider system, this includes providing support, supervision and training.
11. Thoughtfully and respectfully engage in service improvement work, taking into account cultures and the current climate within a service.
12. Be adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience and self-awareness and demonstrate professional and clinical competence.
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