University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

15 months long | Credits: 10

This module involves a placement in a clinical setting working under the supervision of an appropriately qualified clinical psychologist. The placement is monitored and supported by the course team. Examination will be by continuous assessment in the form of an evaluation of the trainee’s clinical competence during the placement using the relevant placement evaluation forms.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Assess a range of presenting problems within a Clinical Psychology setting to a standard deemed satisfactory by their appointed Clinical Supervisor.
  2. Propose a psychological formulation for a range of presenting problems within a Clinical Psychology setting to a standard deemed satisfactory by their appointed Clinical Supervisor.
  3. Implement an intervention/treatment plan for a range of presenting problems within a Clinical Psychology setting to a standard deemed satisfactory by their appointed Clinical Supervisor.
  4. Evaluate and report on treatment and assessment outcomes for a range of presenting problems within a Clinical Psychology setting to a standard deemed satisfactory.
Assessments
  • Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology: A Contextual Approach" by Carr, A
    Publisher: Routledge
  2. "The handbook of adult clinical psychology" by Carr, A. & McNulty
    Publisher: Routledge
  3. "The Handbook of Intellectual Disability and Clinical Psychology Practice." by Carr, A., O’Reilly, G., Noonan Walsh, P. & McEvoy, J.
    Publisher: Routledge
The above information outlines module PS6151: "Clinical Practice 5" and is valid from 2020 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.