SWK-40099 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will cover a variety of topics associated with adult social work and mental health, focusing on the underpinning skills, knowledge and values necessary to practice social work with adults. The module will also cover the legal framework, and the social policy context within which adult social work takes place. This module will develop students critical understanding of the knowledge, skills and values necessary for social work practice with adults. It seeks to understand the policy context of professional practice, the professional challenges of risk, autonomy and multidisciplinary working.

The module aims to enhance the students¿ evidence-based knowledge and analytical skills of working with adults, including with service users who live with mental health issues, as well as considering adult development or life-stage issues. The module will aim to equip students with knowledge of the policy context of adult social work, and an understanding of some of the key issues with regard to multi professional collaboration.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically analyse theories of human growth and development in relation to adults: 1
critically apply a range of knowledge, values and skills to understand adult social work and the implications for working with service users and carers and the importance of and complexity of multi professional working in adult services: 1
critically demonstrate an understanding of the policy and legislative frameworks underpinning social work with adults and the tensions between individual rights, autonomy and independence: 1
critique and evaluate knowledge, understanding and application of risk assessment, professional decision making and accountability in working effectively with adults: 1

Study hours

Active learning hours:
in situ:
Lectures - 20 hours
Seminars - 12 hours
Remote, asynchronous Engagement with specified resources - 6 hours
Independent study (remote, asynchronous):
Directed study - 30 hours - Preparation for scheduled teaching sessions.
Self-Directed study - 82 hours - Wider reading (beyond the directed reading tasks - 40 hours), preparation for assessment (42 hours).

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment