Clinical Psychology 1, 22.5 credits
Klinisk psykologi 1, 22.5 hpThis course syllabus is valid from spring 2021.
- Course code
- 2PS044
- Course name
- Clinical Psychology 1
- Credits
- 22.5 credits
- Form of Education
- Higher Education, study regulation 2007
- Main field of study
- Psychology
- Level
- G2 - First cycle 2
- Grading scale
- Fail (U) or pass (G)
- Department
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience
- Decided by
- Education committee CNS
- Decision date
- 2020-10-14
- Course syllabus valid from
- Spring 2021
Specific entry requirements
Student who has failed clinical placement (clinical placement or the equivalent) as a consequence of serious deficiencies in knowledge, skills or attitude in such a way that patient security or the patients' trust in the field/ the healthcare unit may have been jeopardized, are qualified to a new clinical placement only when an individual action plan has been completed.
Objectives
The module is based on the introductory module in communication skills at semester 2.
On completion of this module, the student should be able to
- account for central principles in communication and interviewing skills
- use these principles in role-play exercises, including both everyday and patient-oriented communication
- describe and reflect on strengths and weaknesses regarding his/her own communication skills
On completion of this module, the student should be able to
- describe frequently used psychological methods of assessment
- administer and evaluate an aptitude test for children (WISC) and reflect on his/her own skills
- summarize, evaluate and write a psychological report on a fictitious case, thereby observing clinical and ethical aspects and relevant laws (hälso- och sjukvårdslagen 2017:30, socialtjänstlagen 2001:453, patientsäkerhetslagen 2010:659, offentlighets- och sekretesslagen 2009:400, and patientdatalagen 2008:355)
On completion of this module, the student should be able to
- define and describe specific neuropsychological functions and dysfunctions and relate these to knowledge of different diseases and injuries
- account for how neuropsychological knowledge can be applied at assessment, diagnostic procedures and treatment
- describe and reflect on professional skills and attitudes at neuropsychological assessment, diagnostic procedures and treatment
- show skills in the communication with laypersons on neuropsychology
On completion of this module, the student should be able to
- account for psychological theories and reflect on typical features, similarities, differences and evidence
On completion of this module, the student should be able to
- show basic skills in diagnostics from the diagnostic classification system "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM)
- account for mental syndromes among children and adults regarding aetiology, diagnostics and treatment
On completion of this module, the student should be able to
- account for clinical psychological activities and reflect on ethics and professionalism within mental health care while considering relevant laws (hälso- och sjukvårdslagen, 2017:30, patientsäkerhetslagen, 2010:659, och lagen om psykiatriskt tvång, 1991:1128)
Content
The course contents are divided into the following six (6) modules:
Communication and interviewing skills 2, 1.5 hp
Assessment methods and report writing, 4.5 hp
During this module, the student will specifically practice the administration of the WISC test and use those skills testing a child.
Clinical neuropsychology, 4.5 hp
Psychological theories, 3.0 hp
Psychopathology and diagnostics, 7.0 hp
Clinical training, 2.0 hp
Teaching methods
Examination
The module is examined through
1) compulsory roleplay exercises
2) roleplay examination
3) written assignment
The grading scale for this module is Passed/Failed. For the grade Passed (G), active presence is required at 1) and the grade Passed (G) at 2) and 3).
Module 2, Assessment and report-writing, 4.5 credits
The module is examined through
1) compulsory lecture on WISC
2) compulsory practice seminar on WISC
3) compulsory lecture on legal matters
4) compulsory lecture on ethics
5) individual administration of WISC
6) oral and written presentation of a group assignment
7) written assignment, child testing
8) written assignment, report-writing
The grading scale for this module is Passed/Failed. For the grade Passed (G), active presence is required at 1), 2), 3) and 4) and the grade Passed (G) at 5), 6), 7) and 8).
Module 3, Clinical neuropsychology, 4.5 credits
The module is examined through
1) compulsory seminar
2) written examination
3) written minor essay
The grading scale for this module is Passed/Failed. For the grade Passed (G), active presence is required at 1) and the grade Passed (G) at 2) and 3).
Module 4, Psychological theories, 3 credits
The module is examined through
1) compulsory seminar
2) written examination
3) written assignment
The grading scale for this module is Passed/Failed. For the grade Passed (G), active presence is required at 1) and the grade Passed (G) at 2) and 3).
Module 5, Psychopathology and diagnostics, 7 credits
The module is examined through
1) compulsory workshop in diagnostics
2) oral and written presentation of a group assignment
3) oral seminar
4) written examination
The grading scale for this module is Passed/Failed. For the grade Passed (G), active presence is required at 1) and the grade Passed (G) at 2), 3) and 4).
Module 6, Clinical training, 2 credits
The module is examined through
1) Compulsory clinical training
2) Written assignment
The grading scale for this module is Passed/Failed. For the grade Passed (G), active presence is required at 1) and the grade Passed (G) at 2).
Course grading
The grading scale for the course is Passed/Failed. For the grade Passed (G) at the entire course, grade Passed (G) is required on all the modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Absence from or not completing of compulsory course elements
The examiner decides whether, and if so how, absence from compulsory course elements can be made up. Study results cannot be reported until the student has participated in compulsory course elements or compensated for any absence in accordance with instructions from the examiner. Absence from a compulsory course element could mean that the student can not retake the element until the next time the course is offered.
Limitation of the number of examinations
Student who do not pass the regular examination are entitled to retake the examination on five occasions more. If the student has carried out six failed examinations/tests no additional examinations will be given. As examination trails, the occasion when the student has participated in the same test are counted. Submission of blank exam is counted as an examination trial. An electronic examination that has been opened via the learning management system counts as an examination trial, even if the examination is not submitted. Examination to which the student registered but not participated in, will not be counted as an examination trial. In order for an examination assignment to be relevant for assessment, it must have been submitted by the appointed time, otherwise the student is referred to the re-examination opportunity.
Regarding the auscultation, which is clinical training (VIL), the number of times a student has the right to auscultate (and thereby be examined) is limited to two (2) times. For more detailed information, see Guidelines for examination compiled by Karolinska Institutet.
Guidelines in case of failure
The examiner may, with immediate effect, interrupt a student's auscultation if the student demonstrates such serious deficiencies in understanding, skills or attitudes that patient security or the patients' trust for the activities/ the healthcare is jeopardised. If an auscultation is interrupted in this way, the student fails the module. This counts as one failed auscultation opportunity. In such cases, an individual action plan should be established, where it is made explicit what activities and examinations are required before the student is qualified for a second opportunity to auscultation on the course.
Possibility of exception from the course syllabus' regulations on examination
If there are special grounds, or a need for adaptation for a student with a disability, the examiner may decide to deviate from the syllabus' regulations on the examination form, the number of examination opportunities, the possibility of supplementation or exemptions from the compulsory section/s of the course etc. Content and learning outcomes as well as the level of expected skills, knowledge and attitudes may not be changed, removed or reduced.
Transitional provisions
Other directives
Teaching in English may occur.
Literature and other teaching aids
Module 1
Mandatory litterature
Stockholm : Natur och kultur, 2004 - 217, [1] s. ISBN:91-27-09823-0 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID:9658766 Library search
Module 2
Mandatory literature
2. [uppdaterade] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2011 - 120 s. ISBN:978-91-44-07443-6 LIBRIS-ID:12285545 Library search
1. utg. : Stockholm : Natur & kultur, 2009 - 279 s. ISBN:978-91-27-11692-4 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID:10919498 URL: Omslagsbild Library search
Module 3
Mandatory literature
7. ed. : New York : Macmillan Education, 2015 - xxiv, 808, [75] p. ISBN:9781319154042 LIBRIS-ID:22417095 Library search
In-depth literature
1. uppl. : Stockholm : Norstedt, 2011 - 448 s. ISBN:978-91-1-302322-9 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID:12033738 Library search
Module 4
Recommended literature
John Wiley & Sons, 2012 ISBN:9781118402535 LIBRIS-ID:16004971 Library search
2., [rev. och omarb.] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2016 - 879 s. ISBN:9789144094977 LIBRIS-ID:19600701 Library search
In-depth literature
Additional in-depth literature according to teacher's instructions.
Module 5
Mandatory literature
2., [rev. och omarb.] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2016 - 879 s. ISBN:9789144094977 LIBRIS-ID:19600701 Library search
Pilgrim Press, 2014 - 410 s. ISBN:9789198997916 LIBRIS-ID:17238133 Library search
In-depth literature
Natur & Kultur Akademisk, 2016 - 304 s. ISBN:9789127137790 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID:17417857 Library search
Module 6
Literature may be added according to teacher's instructions.