TS4S102 - Developing Professional Practice in Music Therapy 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: TS4S102
Module Title: Developing Professional Practice in Music Therapy
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Therapeutic Studies
Module Leader: Elizabeth Coombes
Module Team: Maria Radoje, Beth Pickard
First Intended Intake: SEP 2023 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 101241 - music therapy
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To introduce students to music therapy practice and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for music therapists.

Content Summary

The module will develop students’ awareness in:

Safeguarding

HCPC Standards of Proficiency

Co-production of therapy with a range of clients

The importance of observation in music therapy

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 12
Seminar 12
Practical classes and workshops 3
Independent Study 69
Placement 48
Directed Study 50
Formative Assessment - Independent 6
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Explore the role of the music therapist and apply this knowledge to developing professional practice and identity in line with the HCPC SoPs.

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD013343 Health Promotion Through Music co-requisite
MOD013344 The Therapeutic Relationship in Music Therapy co-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Student Choice 1 A written reflection linking learning to 4 HCPC Standards of Proficiency OR A film with powerpoint linking learning to 4 HCPC Standards of Proficiency (both submitted online) 20 2500 70 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Therapist details and hours sheet Placement Attendance Sheet Observation of one session 0 1500 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1
Student Choice 1 ✔
Portfolio 1 ✔

Reading List

Dunn, H., Coombes, E., MacLean, E., Mottram, H. & Nugent, J. (2019) Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan: A spectrum of approaches. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Edwards, J. (Ed) (2016), The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy, Oxford: Oxford University Press

HCPC (2016) Guidance on conduct and ethics for students. London: Health and Care Professions Council. Available at https://www.hcpc-uk.org/globalassets/resources/guidance/guidance-on-conduct-and-ethics-for-students.pdf

HCPC (2013, 2022) Standards of Proficiency for Arts Therapists. London: Health and Care Professions Council. Available at https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/arts-therapists/

Jacobsen, S. L., Pedersen, I. N. and Bonde, L. O. (Eds) (2019), A Comprehensive Guide to Music Therapy: Theory, Clinical Practice, Research and Training, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Thompson, G. (2022), Goal Processes in Music Therapy, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.