PE4S296 - Clinical and Psychosocial Management of Addiction 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical and Psychosocial Management of Addiction | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Clinical Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Raman Sakhuja | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To enhance the knowledge and skills necessary for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction using evidence-based clinical and psychosocial interventions. This module focuses on developing advanced, practical skills for managing and supporting individuals with substance use disorders, including prescription only drugs (POM) and illicit drugs, through a comprehensive and patient-centred approach to care.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Week 1 - Assessment and Diagnosis
Week 2 - Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches
Week 3 - Psychosocial Interventions and Support
Week 4 - Addressing Co-occurring Disorders
Week 5 - Relapse Prevention and Management
Week 6 - Integrated Care and Collaborative Treatment
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 40 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 40 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a systemic understanding and knowledge of assessing people for addiction and critically appraise and evaluate different modes of treatment in addiction care. |
| LO2 | Construct management strategies that include effective collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, employing advanced communication and leadership skills to optimise patient care and outcomes in addiction treatment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject Learna Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to the clinical and psychosocial management of addiction. | 0 | 2500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources Learna Completion of an individual/group task related to the clinical and psychosocial management of addiction. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals Learna Reflective journal | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment).Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to the clinical and psychosocial management of addiction, to be completed within a 10-day period. | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |