Understand the importance of the development of a therapeutic relationship.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

These skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor.

Methods of Assessment

These are assessed in the Consultant’s Report form.

Know how to use library and internet facilities to acquire information relevant to specific clinical problems.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

These skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor.

Methods of Assessment

These are assessed in the Consultant’s Report form.

Be able to integrate knowledge from a variety of sources and apply this to a complex practical situation.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

These skills are acquired in all parts of the programme.

Methods of Assessment

This is assessed principally by the written Long-Cases.

Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team and develop the ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

These skills are acquired in all parts of the programme.

Methods of Assessment

This is assessed principally by the written Long-Cases and Consultant Report Form

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major classification systems in Psychiatry.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching of theory is partly through a series of lectures and partly through small group discussions in the journal clubs and case conferences at local hospital level.
Students are expected to use library and internet facilities in their local hospitals and to carry out private study to expand on the information given in the lecture programme.
Understanding of the knowledge learnt is consolidated in the clinical attachments.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge is largely through an end of course multiple choice examination
There is an OSCE examination to test clinical skills and the understanding of knowledge gained.

Describe the prevalence and clinical presentation of common psychiatric conditions.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching of theory is partly through a series of lectures and partly through small group discussions in the journal clubs and case conferences at local hospital level.

Students are expected to use library and internet facilities in their local hospitals and to carry out private study to expand on the information given in the lecture programme.

Understanding of the knowledge learnt is consolidated in the clinical attachments.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge is largely through an end of course multiple choice examination

There is an OSCE examination to test clinical skills and the understanding of knowledge gained.

Discuss the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors which may predispose to, precipitate or maintain psychiatric illness.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching of theory is partly through a series of lectures and partly through small group discussions in the journal clubs and case conferences at local hospital level.

Students are expected to use library and internet facilities in their local hospitals and to carry out private study to expand on the information given in the lecture programme.

Understanding of the knowledge learnt is consolidated in the clinical attachments.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge is largely through an end of course multiple choice examination

There is an OSCE examination to test clinical skills and the understanding of knowledge gained.

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the common physical, psychological and social methods of treatment including the indications for their use, the underlying theory of their action and any unwanted effects.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching of theory is partly through a series of lectures and partly through small group discussions in the journal clubs and case conferences at local hospital level.

Students are expected to use library and internet facilities in their local hospitals and to carry out private study to expand on the information given in the lecture programme.

Understanding of the knowledge learnt is consolidated in the clinical attachments.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge is largely through an end of course multiple choice examination

There is an OSCE examination to test clinical skills and the understanding of knowledge gained.

Describe the range of services available for the mentally ill and the roles of the professionals involved in the delivery of these services.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching of theory is partly through a series of lectures and partly through small group discussions in the journal clubs and case conferences at local hospital level.

Students are expected to use library and internet facilities in their local hospitals and to carry out private study to expand on the information given in the lecture programme.

Understanding of the knowledge learnt is consolidated in the clinical attachments.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge is largely through an end of course multiple choice examination

There is an OSCE examination to test clinical skills and the understanding of knowledge gained.

Describe the doctor’s duties and the patient’s rights under the Mental Health Order (N.I.).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching of theory is partly through a series of lectures and partly through small group discussions in the journal clubs and case conferences at local hospital level.

Students are expected to use library and internet facilities in their local hospitals and to carry out private study to expand on the information given in the lecture programme.

Understanding of the knowledge learnt is consolidated in the clinical attachments.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge is largely through an end of course multiple choice examination

There is an OSCE examination to test clinical skills and the understanding of knowledge gained.

Describe the signs and symptoms of psychiatric illness.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination.

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

Discuss the assessment and management of psychiatric emergencies which occur in a psychiatric or general medical setting.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

Take a full psychiatric history, assess the mental state and write a case assessment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination.

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

Present a Psychiatric case in an organized and coherent way.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination.

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

Assess a patient’s potential risk to themselves and others (Risk Assessment).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination.

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

Utilise and empathic interviewing style suitable for disturbed and distressed patients.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination.

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

Explain to patients the nature of their illness, its management and prognosis.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination.

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

Assess family relationships and their impact on psychiatrically ill patients.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination.

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

Discuss with relatives the nature of the illness, its management and prognosis.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Specific skills are gained during the period of clinical attachment and this is guided by the Consultant and Hospital Tutor. This is supplemented by discussion with lecturers in the formal teaching sessions.

The Log-Book ensures that students experience a variety of cases during their clinical placements, including types of cases not usually part of their team’s work.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed in the OSCE clinical examination.

The written Long Cases allow assessment of the student's ability to describe a clinical case and discuss the details of this with reference to diagnosis, aetiology and management, thus assessing important skills that cannot be assessed in an OSCE.

On successful completion of this course, learners should have knowledge and understanding of:

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

These skills are acquired in all parts of the programme

Methods of Assessment

This is assessed principally by the written Long-Cases.