module specification

PY7213 - Safeguarding and Ethical Practice (2023/24)

Module specification Module approved to run in 2023/24
Module title Safeguarding and Ethical Practice
Module level Masters (07)
Credit rating for module 20
School School of Social Sciences and Professions
Total study hours 200
 
72 hours Guided independent study
80 hours Assessment Preparation / Delivery
48 hours Scheduled learning & teaching activities
Assessment components
Type Weighting Qualifying mark Description
Coursework 50%   Case report
Coursework 50%   Reflection and action plan
Running in 2023/24

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)
Period Campus Day Time Module Leader
Spring semester North Wednesday Morning

Module summary

This module will allow you to develop your understanding of the ethical principles outlined in the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy’s (BACP) Ethical Framework. It will help you to develop your understanding of core aspects of ethical practice, including safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, and ensuring the integrity of the practitioner-client relationship. It will enhance your knowledge of policy and legislation relevant to counselling and psychotherapy, including the Mental Health Act (2007), the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Children’s Act (2004), and the Health and Care Act (2022). The module will support your capacity to work safely and ethically in clinical and healthcare settings with vulnerable individuals and groups, your ability to assess and appropriately manage different types of risk and will thus help to maintain high standards in the counselling and related professions.

Prior learning requirements

N/A

Syllabus

Topics will be drawn from: ethical guidelines and codes of professional practice; current legislation relevant to counselling professions; confidentiality in counselling practice; risk assessment and evaluation in counselling practice; personal and cultural influences on the therapeutic relationship and client engagement.

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

The learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of interactive workshops and seminars, supplementary guided web-based learning and self-managed
independent study. You will be encouraged to reflect on your learning throughout the module and maintain the high standards expected of the counselling professions.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, you will:

  1. Have a solid understanding of core ethical principles and codes of ethical practice in counselling and psychotherapy.
  2. Have a critical awareness of current legislation relevant to counselling practice.
  3. Be able to work safely and ethically with vulnerable individuals and groups with differing expectations and needs.
  4. Be aware of how your own background can influence the therapeutic relationship and client engagement.

Assessment strategy

There are two assessments in this module:

Assessment 1
A case report based on an application of the BACP ethical framework and current legislation related to an anonymised clinical case study (2000 words excluding references)

Assessment 2
A critical reflection based upon how your own background and assumptions can influence the therapeutic relationship and client engagement and an evidence-based action plan outlining how this might be addressed (2000 words excluding references).

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