Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for Advanced

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Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for Advanced
Diploma/PG Certificate in Dual Diagnosis
1. Programme title
Advanced Diploma/Post Graduate
Certificate in Dual Diagnosis
2. Awarding institution
Middlesex University
3. Teaching institution
Middlesex University
4. Programme accredited by
N/A
5. Final qualification
Post Graduate Certificate in Dual Diagnosis
Advanced Diploma in Dual Diagnosis
6. Academic year
2009/10
7. Language of study
English
8. Mode of study
Part-time
9. Criteria for admission to the programme
Students admitted to the programme must have
 A professional qualification (e.g. medicine, nursing, social work, psychology) and
recent post qualification experience of working with clients with substance misuse
and/or mental health.
For those without a relevant (i.e. health/social) professional qualification
 Evidence of successful level 2 (Advanced Diploma) or level 3 study (Post-Graduate
Certificate) and recent experience of working with clients with substance misuse
and/or mental health.
Applicants must be working or have access to clinical practice.
In addition all applicants will be expected to submit a 700-1,000 word supporting
statement and should note that interview may be included as part of the intake process.
Please note that disabilities should not preclude a student from studying this programme.
Pre accreditation is not available for this programme.
Advanced Diploma
10. Aims of the programme
The programme aims to:
Provide health and social care professionals working directly with ‘dual diagnosis’ clients
the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and capabilities commensurate with
their role. The overall aims of the programme are to provide
1. A critical overview of the most important issues arising from working with dual
diagnosis clients in the context of a health and social care arena
2. The opportunity to critically discuss current responses and practice in the
management of dual diagnosis
3. A forum in which students can compare and contrast their field experience in
working with dual diagnosis
4. The opportunity of examining ways of improving practice within the area of dual
diagnosis
5. The opportunity to explore the importance of multiagency and multidisciplinary
work as part of the strategic response framework in working with dual diagnosis
clients
11. Programme outcomes
A. Knowledge and understanding
On completion of this programme the
successful student will have knowledge
and understanding of :
1. Policy and legislation and its
application to the field of dual diagnosis
2. Key mental health and addiction
theories
3. Substance misuse prevalence and
patterns
4. Evidenced based screening and
assessment tools relevant to the field
of substance misuse and mental health
and appropriate application
5. Specific dual diagnosis treatment
interventions and their effectiveness
6. Service configuration, evaluation and
development with respect to current
dual diagnosis mainstreaming policy
Teaching/learning methods
Students gain knowledge and
understanding through a variety of teaching
and learning strategies with the emphasis
on developing the students’ ability to be
responsible for their own learning and
progress. Lectures and seminars both from
programme team staff and outside
specialists are used to explore the key
issues and concepts.
Problem based scenarios are used to
critically analyse a situation and develop
recommendations for effective dual
diagnosis care.
In addition one to one tutorials and group
seminars are offered where students have
the opportunity to explore ideas and receive
additional support.
Assessment Method
Students’ knowledge and understanding is
assessed by
Key knowledge is assessed through multiple
choice question (MCQ) (Formative)
Critical reflection on current policy and
practice is assessed through a reflective log
with reference to own practice area, and an
essay.
Understanding of effective evidenced based
assessment and interventions are assessed
in an essay.
B. Cognitive (thinking) skills
On completion of this programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. Recognise the political and economic
reality of contemporary dual diagnosis
health and social care practice and
how this influences attitudes and
behaviour
Teaching/learning methods
Students learn cognitive skills through the
process of reflective practice and critical
evaluation. A range of study skills
workshops are offered and students are
facilitated by the course tutors to debate and
discuss during classroom sessions. In
addition small group discussion seminars
targeting specific elements of the course are
held in both semester 1 and 2.
Students are also encouraged to engage in
online discussions via OASISplus. Themes
are provided by module leaders.
Assessment Method
Students’ cognitive skills are assessed by
Essays are used to assess cognitive skills.
Seminar and case study presentations are
used as a method of formative assessment
C. Practical skills
On completion of the programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. Differentiate and interpret clinical cooccurring conditions of mental illness
and substance misuse
2. Display an ability to transfer and apply
specific engagement and screening
skills and exercise significant judgment
in the assessment of clients with dual
diagnosis
D. Graduate Skills
On completion of this programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. Communication within the interprofessional team
2. Multidisciplinary team work
3. Effective learning
4. Information technology
Teaching/learning methods
Students learn practical skills through
workshops, individual and group tutorials,
student presentations and peer session
leader feedback. .
Assessment Method
Students’ practical skills are formatively
assessed in the class room via role play
with respect to ‘practicing’ key interview
skills and the employment of specific clinical
tools
Teaching/learning methods
Students acquire graduate skills through
workshops, seminars and individually
negotiated learning opportunities.
Given the extensive use of the on-line
learning facility (i.e. OASISplus) students
are given the opportunity of enhancing their
5. Numeracy
6. Personal and Career Development
computing and IT skills.
Assessment method
Students’ graduate skills are assessed
formatively within the modules and
summatively assessed through critical
reflection on practice.
12. Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progression requirements)
12. 1 Overall structure of the programme
The Advanced Diploma is offered as a stand alone programme delivered on a part-time
basis. There are two compulsory modules MHR3623 and MHR3624
12.2 Levels and modules
Level 3
COMPULSORY
OPTIONAL
Students must take all of
the following:
MHR3623 Foundations in
working with Dual
Diagnosis
n/a
PROGRESSION
REQUIREMENTS
Successfully passing
MHR3623 and MHR3624
MHR3624 Assessment &
Treatment in Dual
Diagnosis
13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modules
See Curriculum Map for the Advanced Diploma at end of section.
Post Gradate Certificate
10. Aims of the programme
The programme aims to:
Provide health and social care professionals working directly with ‘dual diagnosis’ clients
the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and capabilities commensurate with
their role. The overall aims of the programme are to
1. Encourage critical discussion on current response and practice in the
management of dual diagnosis
2. Introduce current policies and evidence based treatment
3. Provide a forum in which students can compare and contrast their field
experience in working with dual diagnosis
4. Stimulate critical evaluation on ways of improving practice within the area of
dual diagnosis
5. Foster critical discussion and support for the importance of multiagency and
multidisciplinary work as part of the strategic response framework in working
with dual diagnosis clients
11. Programme outcomes
A. Knowledge and understanding
On completion of this programme the
successful student will have knowledge
and understanding of :
1. Policy and legislation and its
application to the field of dual diagnosis
2. Key mental health and addiction
theories
3. Substance misuse prevalence and
patterns
4. Evidenced based screening and
assessment tools relevant to the field
of substance misuse and mental health
and appropriate application
5. Specific dual diagnosis treatment
interventions and their effectiveness
6. Service configuration, evaluation and
development with respect to current
dual diagnosis mainstreaming policy
Teaching/learning methods
Students gain knowledge and
understanding through
A variety of teaching and learning strategies
with the emphasis on developing the
students’ ability to be responsible for their
own learning and progress. Lectures and
seminars both from programme team staff
and outside specialists are used to explore
the key issues and concepts.
Problem based scenarios are used to
critically analyse a situation and develop
recommendations for effective dual
diagnosis care.
In addition one to one tutorials and group
seminars are offered where students have
the opportunity to explore ideas and receive
additional support.
Assessment Method
Students’ knowledge and understanding is
assessed by
Key knowledge is assessed through multiple
choice question (MCQ) (Formative)
Critical reflection on current policy and
practice is assessed through a reflective log
with reference to own practice area, and an
essay..
Understanding of effective evidenced based
assessment and interventions are assessed
employing case studies and critique of
exemplars using PodCasts.
B. Cognitive (thinking) skills
On completion of this programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. Recognise the political and economic
reality of contemporary dual diagnosis
health and social care practice and
how this influences attitudes and
behaviour
2. Ability to apply learning across a
variety of clinical settings, and to apply
and interpret principles of relevant
policies and practices at a strategic
level
Teaching/learning methods
Students learn cognitive skills through
Focussing on reflective practice and critical
evaluation. A range of study skills
workshops are offered and students are
facilitated by the course tutors to debate and
discuss during classroom sessions. In
addition small group discussion seminars
targeting specific elements of the course are
held in both semester 1 and 2.
Students are also encouraged to engage in
online discussions via OASISplus. Themes
are provided by module leaders.
Assessment Method
Students’ cognitive skills are assessed by
essays, written case study summaries and
critique of video podcasts of interventions
are used to assess cognitive skills.
Seminar and case study presentations are
used as a method of formative assessment
C. Practical skills
On completion of the programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. Differentiate and interpret clinical cooccurring conditions of mental illness
and substance misuse
2. Display mastery of complex and
specialised skills in conducting a
comprehensive assessment of the dual
diagnosed client
Teaching/learning methods
Students learn practical skills through
through workshops, individual and group
tutorials, student presentations and peer
session leader feedback. Role play with
respect to ‘practicing’ key interview skills
and the employment of specific clinical tools
is used.
Assessment
Students’ practical skills are assessed by
application of screening and assessment
skills are assessed through case studies,
and video podcasts
D. Graduate Skills
On completion of this programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. Communication within the interprofessional team
2. Multidisciplinary team work
3. Effective learning
4. Information technology
5. Numeracy
6. Personal and Career Development
Teaching/learning methods
Students acquire graduate skills through
Workshops, seminars and individually
negotiated learning opportunities.
Given the extensive use of the on-line
learning facility (i.e. OASISplus) students
are given the opportunity of enhancing their
computing and IT skills.
Assessment method
Students’ graduate skills are assessed
formatively within the modules and
summatively assessed through critical
reflection on practice.
12. Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progression requirements)
12. 1 Overall structure of the programme
The Postgraduate Certificate is offered as a stand alone programme delivered on a parttime basis. There are two compulsory modules MHR4623 and MHR4624
12.2 Levels and modules
Level 4
COMPULSORY
OPTIONAL
Students must take all of
the following:
Students must take all of
the following:
MHR4623 Foundations in
working with Dual
Diagnosis
n/a
PROGRESSION
REQUIREMENTS
Successfully passing
MHR4623 and MHR4624
to progress to the PG
Diploma/MSc
MHR4624 Assessment &
Treatment in Dual
Diagnosis
13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modules
See Curriculum Map for Postgraduate Certificate at end of section.
14. Information about assessment regulations
The University and School Assessment Policies apply to this programme. Programme
specific requirements are:
 The pass mark for all modules is 16
 No condonement of a failed module is allowable
15. Placement opportunities, requirements and support (if applicable)
Not applicable
16. Future careers (if applicable)
Not applicable
17. Particular support for learning (if applicable)
Not applicable
18. JACS code (or other relevant coding
system)
19. Relevant QAA subject benchmark
group(s)
20. Reference points
 Dual Diagnosis Capability Framework (2007)
 Mental health policy implementation guide: Dual diagnosis good practice guide
(2002)
 Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
 Drugs Act 2005
 The National Service Framework for Mental Health - 5 Years On (2004)
 Mental Health Act - September 2004
 Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy (2004)
 Models of Care Update (2006)
 The NHS Plan (DoH, 2001)
 Drug Misuse & Dependence Guidelines (1999)
 Drugs: Protecting families and communities – 2008-2018 strategy
 The National Service Framework for Mental Health (DoH, 1998)
 Keys to engagement - Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health (1998)
 A First Class Service - Quality in the New NHS (DoH, 1998)
 QAA Qualifications Framework
 School Teaching and Learning Policy (2007/08)
 School Assessment Policy and Procedures (2007/08)
 Middlesex University Academic Regulations (2007/08)
 Middlesex Learning Framework (2007/08)
Curriculum map for Advanced Diploma in Dual Diagnosis
This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the
modules in which they are assessed.
Programme learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Practical skills
A1
Policy and legislation and its application to the field of dual diagnosis
C1
Differentiate and interpret clinical co-occurring conditions of mental illness and
substance misusers
A2
Key mental health and addiction theories
C2
Display an ability to transfer and apply specific engagement and screening skills
and exercise significant judgment in the assessment of clients with dual diagnosis
A3
Substance misuse prevalence and patterns
C3
A4
Evidenced based screening and assessment tools relevant to the field
of substance misuse and mental health and appropriate application
C4
A5
Specific dual diagnosis treatment interventions and their effectiveness
C5
A6
Service configuration, evaluation and development with respect to
current dual diagnosis mainstreaming policy
C6
Cognitive skills
Graduate Skills
D1
Communication within the inter-professional team
B2
D2
Multidisciplinary team work
B3
D3
Effective learning
B4
D4
Information technology
B5
D5
Numeracy
B6
D6
Personal and Career Development
B1
Recognise the political and economic reality of contemporary dual
diagnosis health and social care practice and how this influences
attitudes and behaviour
Module Title
Module Code
by Level
Programme outcomes
A1
A2
A3
Foundations in Dual Diagnosis
MHR3623
x
x
x
Assessment and Treatment in Dual
Diagnosis
MHR3624
x
A4
A5
x
x
A6
x
A7
B1
B2
B3
x
x
X
x
B4
B5
B6
C1
C2
C3
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
C4
C5
C6
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Curriculum map for Postgraduate Certificate in Dual Diagnosis
This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which
they are assessed.
Programme learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Practical skills
A1
Policy and legislation and its application to the field of dual diagnosis
C1
A2
Key mental health and addiction theories
C2
A3
Substance misuse prevalence and patterns
C3
A4
Evidenced based screening and assessment tools relevant to the field
of substance misuse and mental health and appropriate application
C4
A5
Specific dual diagnosis treatment interventions and their effectiveness
C5
A6
Service configuration, evaluation and development with respect to
current dual diagnosis mainstreaming policy
C6
Cognitive skills
Differentiate and interpret clinical co-occurring conditions of mental illness
and substance misuse
Display mastery of complex and specialised skills in conducting a
comprehensive assessment of the dual diagnosed client
Graduate Skills
D1
Communication within the inter-professional team
D2
Multidisciplinary team work
B3
D3
Effective learning
B4
D4
Information technology
B5
D5
Numeracy
B6
D6
Personal and Career Development
B1
B2
Differentiate and interpret clinical co-occurring conditions of mental
illness and substance misuse
Display mastery of complex and specialised skills in conducting a
comprehensive assessment of the dual diagnosed client
Module Title
Module Code
by Level
Programme outcomes
A1
A2
A3
Foundations in Dual Diagnosis
MHR4623
x
x
x
Assessment and Treatment in Dual
Diagnosis
MHR4624
x
A4
A5
A6
x
x
x
Advanced Diploma/PG Certificate in Dual Diagnosis 2008/2009
A7
B1
B2
B3
X
x
x
x
B4
B5
B6
C1
C2
C3
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
C4
C5
C6
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
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Programme Diagram
Advanced Diploma in Dual Diagnosis
Semester 1
Semester 2
MHR3623
Foundations in
Working with Dual
Diagnosis
30 credits
@ level 3
MHR3624
Assessment &
Treatment in Dual
Diagnosis
30 credits
@ level 3
+
Exit with
Advanced
Diploma in
Dual
Diagnosis
Award
Postgraduate Certificate in Dual Diagnosis
Semester 1
Semester 2
MHR4623
Foundations in
Working with Dual
Diagnosis
30 credits
@ level 4
MHR4624
Assessment &
Treatment in Dual
Diagnosis
30 credits
@ level 4
+
Advanced Diploma/PG Certificate in Dual Diagnosis 2008/2009
Exit with
Postgraduate
Certificate in
Dual
Diagnosis
Award
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