Module Details
Module Code: |
PRAC C4703 |
Module Title:
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Advanced Social Care Practice 2
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Title:
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Advanced Social Care Practice 2
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Janette Davies
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Module Author:: |
Susan Barnes
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Module Description: |
The aim of this subject is to develop students’ critical evaluation of emerging and evidence based assessments, models of practice, interventions and process work in social care settings
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Critically appraise Models of Intervention when working within the field of social care and develop an understanding of the philosophy of care in social care practice D1- P1,2,3,5,6,8,15,17,19,21,23. D2- P1,2,3,6,9,12,13,15,17. D3 - P1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10,15. D4 - P3,4. D5 - P2,5,6,8,9,10,12,13, 14 |
LO2 |
Evaluate Practice Contexts and their Application D1 - P1,2,5,6,9,10,12,13,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,23. D2 - P1,2,3,4,6,12,14,15,16,17. D3 - P, 1,2,5,7,12,15. D4 - P3,4. D5 - P1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,16,19. |
LO3 |
Critically evaluate social care processes to include assessment and interdisciplinary practice, Personal Effectiveness, and Advocacy D1: P1,2,3,5,11,12,15,17,18,19,21,22,23 D2: P1,3,7,9,11,12,13,14,15,16. D3:P1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,12,15 D4:P1,2,3,4,5,6. D5:P 1,2,6,7,8,13,19. |
LO4 |
Use the principle of evidence-informed practice to critically appraise interventions for service users presenting with complex needs such as trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) their implication on mental health, and other behavioural issues facing service users. D1: 1,2,6,12,16,19,20,21,22,23. D2:P 1,2,6,9,12,17, D3:P1,2,4,7,10,12,15. D5:P2,3,4,6,8,9,10,12,13,14. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Models of Intervention in Social Care Practice
Models of Intervention.
D1- P1,2,3,5,6,8,15,17,19,21,23. D2- P1,2,3,6,9,12,13,15,17. D3 - P1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10,15. D4 - P3,4. D5 - P2,5,6,8,9,10,12,13,14. Students will develop an understanding of the philosophy of care in social care practice and evaluate key social care theories and models, eg Strengths based, solution focused and problem solving approaches; Systems theory; Ecological theory; Narrative therapy model; Crisis Intervention; Task Centred Practice; Wheel of Change and Motivational Interviewing; Restorative practice in social care work.
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Practice Contexts and Their Application.
Practice Contexts and their Application.
D1 - P1,2,5,6, 9,10,12,13,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,23. D2 - P1,2,3,4,6,12,14,15,16,17. D3 - P, 1,2,5,7,12,15. D4 - P3,4. D5 - P1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,16,19. Students will examine generic issues in practice contexts e.g., working with children and adults at risk; Skills of working with individuals with substance abuse issues, and those who commit specific types of offences (eg Sexual offences) using evidence informed practice and apply the appropriate methods in professional social care practice.
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Assessment, Personal Effectiveness and Inter-professional practice
Social Care Processes,
Assessment, Personal Effectiveness and Inter-professional practice.
D1: P1,2,3,5,11,12,15,17,18,19,21,22,23 D2: P1,3,7,9,11,12,13,14,15,16. D3:P1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,12,15 D4:P1,2,3,4,5,6. D5:P 1,2,6,7,8,13,19. Implementation of appropriate assessment techniques, models of treatment and interventions in social care settings;The role of the social care worker when applying evidence informed practice for effective service delivery; Critically reflect on own professional practice issues eg. time and stress management; Using supervision, feedback and peer review opportunities to continuously improve practice; Understand the benefits of ongoing continuous professional development to professional practice; Understand the impact of effective interdisciplinary team working; the need to sustain and build professional relationships; benefits of collaborative practice in social care work.
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Responding to Complex Needs.
Responding to complex needs
D1: 1,2,6,12,16,19,20,21,22,23. D2:P 1,2,6,9,12,17, D3:P1,2,4,7,10,12,15. D5:P2,3,4,6,8,9,10,12,13,14. includes the intervention needs of those with complex issues - i.e. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE); Trauma Informed practice; Working with perpetrators of intimate partner violence; dealing with challenging behaviours; working with mental health issues in social care practice.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
D1 - P1,2,3,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17, 18,19,20,21,22,23. D2 - P1,2,3,4,5, 6, 7,11,12,13,14,15,16,17. D3 - P, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,15. D4 - P1,2,3,4,5,6. D5 - P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,14,16,19. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Reading pre/ post class
D1Pr.1,2,5,
D2: 1,3,9,
D3: 1,2,3,1,2,3,,
Case study
D1Pr.1,2,5,6,12,
D2: 1,3,
D3: 1,2, D4:4 D5: 1, |
15 Weeks per Stage |
6.73 |
101 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Christer Sandahl,Hjördis Nilsson Ahlin,Catharina Asklin-Westerdahl,Mats Björling,Anna Malmquist Saracino,Lena Wennlund,Ulf Åkerström,Ann Örhammar. (2020), Why Group Therapy Works and How to Do It, Routledge, p.198, [ISBN: 9780367531904].
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Costello, B., Wachtel, J. and Wachtel, T.. (2019), The restorative practices handbook: For teachers, disciplinarians and administrators, International Institute for Restorative Practices., USA.
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Healy K. (2014), Social Work Methods and Skills, 4,6,2,3, Palgrave.
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Hothersall S. (2014), Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families, 3,, Sage, UK.
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Hussein Rassool, G.. (2017), Alcohol and Drug Misuse: A Guide for health and social care professionals, Routledge, UK.
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Lishman, J.. (2015), Handbook for practice learning in Social work and social care, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, USA.
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Miller, W. and Rollnick, S. (2013) Motivational Interviewing: helping people change (3 rd ed.) (London: Guilford). Motivational Interviewing: helping people change.
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Wills, D and Wills, A.. (2020), A practical guide to working with sex offenders, Jessica Kingsley Publisher, USA.
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Hilarski C. (2010), Addiction, Assessment and Treatment with Adolescents, Adults & Families, Haworth Press.
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Kline R, Preston Shoot M. (2012), Professional Accountability in Social Care and Health, Sage, UK.
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Rogers M, Whitaker D, Peach D. (2017), Developing Skills for Social Work Practice, Sage, London.
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Bersani, B.E. and Eggleston Doherty, E.. (2018), ‘Desistance from offending in the
twenty-first century’, Annual Review Criminology, vol. 1, p.311.
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Cresswell,C. (2020), ‘Why Would You Choose to Study Sex
Offenders?’:Assisted Desistance and
Reintegration of Perpetrators of Sexual
Harm, Irish Probation Journal, Vol.17 March 2020, p.63,
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Miller, W. (2016) ‘Sacred Cows and
Greener Pastures: Reflections from 40
Years in Addiction Research’, Alcoholism
Treatment Quarterly, 34, 92‐115.. Sacred Cows and Greener Pastures, Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 34, p.92.
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National Treatment Agency for Substance
Misuse. (2010), Substance Misuse amongst Young People, National Treatment Agency for Substance
Misuse.
| Other Resources |
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https://www.tusla.ie. Tulsa.
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https://www.hse.ie. HSE.
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https://www.foroige.ie. Foroige.
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