2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HECS3090 Motivational Interviewing (incorporating Motivational Enhancement Therapy)

30 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Jon McGowan
Email: jonmcgowan@nhs.net

Taught: 1 Feb to 30 Jun View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Certified evidence of ability to study at Level 3. Opportunities to practice the intervention with clients with substance issue problems.

This module is mutually exclusive with

LAUT2011	Motivational Interviewing
LAUT2017	Motivational Interviewing CD-ROM by Distance Learning
LAUT2019	Principles of Motivational Enhancement Therapy

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

- evaluate theories of motivation and motivational change
- evaluate theories of behaviour and behaviour change and relate to clinical practice
- discuss the extent to which motivational interventions, and specific skills and strategies used in motivational interventions, are appropriate for a range of clients and misused substances
- apply motivational microskills and strategies
- apply strategies to deal with client resistance
- discuss the extent to which manual based protocols of treatment can be utilised in practice
- discuss ways in which motivational interventions can be evaluated and inform client, therapist, and service needs.

Syllabus

The syllabus introduces students to theories of behaviour change and motivation. A critical approach to relevant theories of motivation, behaviour and behaviour change will be expected. The principles and theories of motivational interviewing will be discussed.

Skills for assessing motivation and readiness to change will be developed along with the strategies and microskills of motivational enhancement therapy. Integration of the motivational approach in addiction treatment, and application to a variety of treatment goals and evaluation methods will be explored.

Opportunities for the rehearsal and deliver of these skills will be available, and feedback provided to develop competent practice.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervised Practice	56	1.00	56.00
Lecture	4	2.00	8.00
Lecture	6	1.00	6.00
Practical	6	1.00	6.00
Practical	7	2.00	14.00
Seminar	2	1.00	2.00
Private study hours			208.00
Total Contact hours			92.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

2 hours reading per lecture hour: 28 hours;
1 hour reading per skill session: 13 hours;
4 hours reading and preparation for each 2 day placement block: 32 hours;
observation and reflection of own video-recorded practice: 45 hours;
preparation for written summative assignments: 90 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative assessment with Practice Mentor on the achievement of guided tasks and competencies.

Formative assessment with Practice Tutor: joint viewing of video recorded therapy session (maximum of 3, minimum of 1 separate fifteen minute interaction between student and client).

Tutorials with Practice Tutor (one hour per student per module).

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	2 x video assignment each of 30 mins duration (each accompanied by a 1000 word Analysis Report)	66.70
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		66.70

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	33.30
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		33.30

Each assignment carries equal weighting. A pass mark has to be achieved for every assignment and there is no no compensation between them.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 27/04/2015

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