Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Practicum II
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Introduction
The aim of the Practicum is to offer students the opportunity to gain experience in the professional field and put into practice the knowledge they acquire in the different subjects taken as part of the degree. The main objective of the Practicum is to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that psychologists need to practise the profession autonomously. Students will learn from models (psychologists and other professionals) and will be guided by a professional who is responsible for monitoring and facilitating the learning process, i.e. the academic tutor.
The settings include hospitals, private practices, addiction centres, care centres for eating disorders, etc.
In addition to the academic tutor, each student will be assigned a tutor at the host centre, who will promote self-assessment and propose actions to improve their learning, pursuing autonomy and an interest in ongoing training. The students will be distributed among a number of renowned centres, with certified professionals who will enrich and increase their knowledge.
Students will be required to complete 750 hours between the Support Clinic and centres outside UIC Barcelona.
Pre-course requirements
None
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CB10 - Students should have learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner.
- CB7 - Students should be able to apply their knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments, within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
- CB8 - Students should be able to integrate their knowledge and cope with the complexity of formulating judgements based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.
- CB9 - Students should be able to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments supporting these conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner to specialised and non-specialised audiences.
- CE1 - Acquire, develop and implement an integrative health concept, where the biopsychosocial components of health are included, in accordance with the guidelines established by the WHO.
- CE10 - Know how to communicate with other professionals and master the skills necessary for to teamwork and in multidisciplinary groups.
- CE11 - Understanding of the obligations and responsibilities of healthcare personnel regarding confidentiality of information and protection of patient personal data.
- CE12 - Extensive understanding of the psychological nature of human behaviour, as well as the social and biological factors that can affect it.
- CE13 - Extensive understanding of the psychological nature of human behaviour disorders.
- CE14 - Extensive understanding of the psychosocial factors associated with health problems and disease.
- CE15 - Extensive understanding of the biological and psychosocial factors associated with health and disease issues, especially those related to mental health.
- CE16 - Extensive understanding of the different evaluation and intervention models in the field of General Health Psychology, as well as the techniques and procedures derived therefrom to address behavioural disorders and the psychological factors associated with health problems in different contexts (private, primary care, community, crisis and emergency situations).
- CE17 - Plan, execute and, if necessary, supervise the psychological evaluation process of human behaviour and the psychological factors associated with health problems in order to establish the evaluation of them.
- CE18 - Design, develop and, if necessary, supervise and evaluate psychological intervention plans and programmes, based on psychological evaluation and the individual and social concurrent variables and apply it in different contexts (private, primary care, community, and crisis and emergency situations).
- CE2 - Apply the fundamentals of bioethics and the method of deliberation in professional practice, aligning their practice as a health professional to the provisions of Law 44/2003, of 21 November, on the organisation of the healthcare professions.
- CE21 - Carry out promotional and educational activities for individual and community psychological health.
- CE3 - Show interpersonal communication and emotional management skills appropriate for effective interaction with patients, family members and caregivers in the processes of identification, evaluation, diagnosis communication and psychological intervention and follow-up of the problem.
- CE4 - Analyse critically and use clinical information sources.
- CE5 - Use information and communication technologies in professional practice.
- CE6 - Correctly write psychological reports to the recipients.
- CE7 - Formulate working hypotheses in research and collect and critically evaluate information to solve problems, applying the scientific method.
- CE8 - Know the framework for action of the general health psychologist in different contexts and know how to refer patients to the respective specialised professional.
- CE9 - Develop their work from the perspective of quality and continuous improvement, with the self-critical capacity necessary for responsible professional performance.
- CG1 - Ability to use the different information and communication technologies in professional performance in the clinical and healthcare field.
- CG2 - Formulate working hypotheses in research and critically assess information to solve problems, applying the scientific method in the clinical and healthcare field.
- CG3 - Plan work from the perspective of quality and continuous improvement, with the self-critical capacity necessary for responsible professional performance in the clinical and healthcare field.
- CG4 - Know how to work and interact in multidisciplinary groups in the clinical and healthcare field.
- CT1 - Evaluate inequalities based on sex and gender, to design mechanisms for achieving real equality, avoiding partial and discriminatory interpretations in the clinical and healthcare field.
- CT2 - Implement strategies to promote gender equality, equity and respect for human rights in the clinical and healthcare field.
- CT3 - Demonstrate ethical and professional commitment to civic and social responsibilities, especially regarding equality between people and respect for diversity in the clinical and healthcare field.
- CT5 - Analyse work done in a critical and constructive way, valuing the strengths and weaknesses in the practice of their profession.
- CT6 - Generate inclusive environments for sustainable development effectively at all levels in the clinical and healthcare field.
- CT7 - Show critical ability in assessing one’s own work as well as that of other professionals using clinical information sources.
- CT8 - Identify personal and professional limitations in the practice of their profession.
- CT9 - Ability to integrate psychological knowledge and developments in the practice of their profession.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- To analyse the biological and psychosocial factors associated with health and disease problems, especially those related to mental health.
- To appropriately use the theoretical knowledge acquired for evaluation, diagnosis and intervention in the health field.
- To demonstrate autonomy and motivation to continue training in a manner consistent with the context and situations encountered in clinical practice.
- To show the ability to make decisions after reaching conclusions based on knowledge and supporting reasons.
- To apply good practices related to the attitude and values of a health professional in psychology.
- To evaluate inequalities based on sex and gender and design mechanisms to achieve real equality, avoiding partial and discriminatory interpretations.
- To identify strategies for promoting gender equality, equity and respect for human rights.
- To promote inclusive situations and environments for sustainable development, creating effective, responsible and inclusive contexts at all levels.
Syllabus
This subject involves a rotary traineeship in the SUPPORT Clinic and other health centres and/or clinics:
- Practicum II: 15 ECTS (375 hours)
In this subject, students will be able to complete the process of acquiring the knowledge and skills that they began to learn in previous modules (subjects 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), in real circumstances, with the orientation and scope of their professional category and under the supervision of an academic tutor (at the university) and a clinical tutor (at the host centre).
Teaching and learning activities
In person
PLACE ALLOCATION CRITERIA
Places will be assigned at the beginning of the academic year, in the first semester. They will be assigned individually, with the coordinator.
2. PRACTICUM MONITORING AND COORDINATION:
The main aim when it comes to coordinating the practicums is to ensure the proper functioning of the activity and that students get the most out of them. To do so, communication and coordination between the students, the traineeship centres and the University are essential.
To facilitate this task, each student will be supervised during the work placement period by a University lecturer (academic tutor), who will act as a link between UIC Barcelona and the host centre. The academic tutor will supervise the student's development for the duration of the practicum.
Any incident detected by the host centre must be report to the academic tutor (via e-mail), who will help the student resolve the issue.
Students will also be assigned a tutor at the job placement centre, who will assess the learning process.
The general coordination of the traineeship programme will be carried out by the Practicum coordinator, who will also hold regular meetings with the traineeship centres and attend to the needs of the students, within their area of competence.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The students' practicums will be assessed based on 3 intertwined systems, which offer a reliable and comprehensive picture of the students’ learning.
1) Assessment by the tutor at the host centre, who provides the student support during the learning process. This assessment represents 40% of the overall mark. This mark, obviously, is not subject to revision.
2) Completion and submission of a Practicum Portfolio. Students will be given instructions on how to complete this assignment. In any case, it must be submitted in all specialisations in which the Practicum is carried out. It will account for 50% of the Practicum mark and will be assessed by the academic tutor.
All assessment activities must be passed (5/10) in order to pass the course.
Failure to attend practicums or comply with the schedule or established rules will result in failure of the Practicum.
4. REGULATIONS:
4.1 VACCINATION: As required by each centre.
4.2 CERTIFICATE OF SEXUAL OFFENSES: As required by each centre.
4.3 CLOTHING: to carry out the practicums, students should dress appropriately and wear appropriate footwear. Their appearance should be discrete and in accordance with the context of the work experience site. Students enrolled in the clinical specialisation should wear the UIC Barcelona gown.
4.4 SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION TO BOTH THE CENTRE AND UNIVERSITY: When assigning a place, students will be informed of the documentation they are required to submit. Students are responsible for making the appropriate arrangements (going to the secretary's office to collect documentation...) to submit all required documentation (sex crimes, self-assessment, vaccination...). There will be NO reminder e-mails. Students who fail to submit all documentation by the indicated deadline will automatically fail the Practicum.
4.5 RECOVERY PRACTICUM: There is no second sitting for the Practicum. In the event students are unable to complete the required number of hours, they must re-enrol in the subject the following academic year. Under no circumstances will there be a second sitting for this subject.
4.6 COMMUNICATION WITH THE STUDENT: The official channel of communication between the traineeship tutor, the centre and the student is the e-mail provided to the university secretary, generally the one ending in uic.es. It is the student's obligation to regularly review this communication channel. In the event of non-compliance, the student must face any consequences this may entail.
4.7 ACCEPTANCE OF TRAINEESHIPS: Students must submit a signed document stating that they accept their placement at the host centre. It is the student's responsibility to submit this document before the established deadline; failure to comply with this obligation entails consequences that the student must face. Once the traineeship centre has been accepted, under no circumstances may the centre be changed. In any case, students must re-enrol the following year.
4.8 PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH THE CENTRE: Certain centres may request a personal interview. It is the student's obligation to send a formal e-mail to the centre to arrange a date and time for this interview before the start of the traineeship period. Failure to do so may result in the loss of the placement for the academic year.
5. STUDENT OBLIGATIONS:
● To attend on the scheduled days and at the indicated time.
● In the event the students have “idle” time between Practicum activities, it should be used to read the literature and/or prepare cases.
● To report any incidents that prevent the student from attending the practicums on time to the tutor at the centre and the academic tutor via e-mail.
● To comply with the internal regulations of the centre where the student is assigned.
● Use of personal or traineeship centre data, regardless of the medium and centre, is strictly prohibited.
● To maintain absolute professional secrecy and confidentiality in relation to all data, people and the institution.
● Students are strictly forbidden to remove data from the host centre.
● The obligation of professional secrecy will continue after completion of the traineeship, and any breach of this obligation, by action or omission, will be grounds for exclusion, where appropriate, in accordance with the terms of the agreement, notwithstanding any liability incurred by the students in accordance with the law.
● The attitude of the students must be based on respect for people, their values and dignity. They shall, at all times, act appropriately and responsibly with the workers, patients and family members at the host centres.
● Students will refrain from performing any action at the traineeship centre without the express request and supervision of the centre's tutor.
● Reasons for expulsion of the student from the traineeship centre include serious breaches of their obligations and improper conduct.
● Any traineeship hours that could not be completed may only be recovered when justified (illness, accident, death of a family member) and if the centre allows it. Under no circumstances may the student manage the recovery of these practicum hours by themself, but must do so through their academic tutor.
● Excused absences must be accredited by means of a document.
● Any unjustified absence will be assessed by the coordinators and head of the subject and the rule will be as follows:
✔ 1 day, 1 point off the final mark.
✔ 2 days, 2 points off the final mark.
✔ 3 or more days, fail.
● The Practicum Portfolio (paper format), certificate of completion of the rotary traineeship (Moodle) and the reflection assignment must be submitted on the indicated date (Moodle). Points will be deducted from the final mark for spelling mistakes, in accordance with the regulations of the Degree in Psychology. Second-sitting Portfolios may only be submitted in the event of late submission or because they lack sufficient quality to pass in the first sitting.