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University of Dublin Trinity College Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology (D. Clin. Psych.). Why Choose TCD?. Integration of Academic/Clinical/Reflective practice Promotion of active involvement of trainee Development of own interests Acceptance of different models
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University of Dublin Trinity College Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology (D. Clin. Psych.)
Why Choose TCD? • Integration of Academic/Clinical/Reflective practice • Promotion of active involvement of trainee • Development of own interests • Acceptance of different models • Partnership with HSE and others
Course Staff Head of School: Dr. Howard Smith Course Director: Dr. Kevin Tierney Lecturers: Dr.Charlotte Wilson Dr. John O’Connor Lecturer in Statistics & Methodology: Dr. David Hevey Director of Clinical Coordination: Sinead Fitzgerald Clinical Co-ordinator: Mary Fell John Davenport Course Administrator: Ann Matthews Course Secretary: Sheila McCormack
Course to-date • The course or its predecessors (the BPS Diploma course & the M.Sc in clinical psychology) have been in existence on a continuous basis since 1979. • The course is responsible for the training of more than 30% of the clinical psychologists in Ireland who hold formal qualifications. • Graduates of the course work throughout all of the health boards, the voluntary sector, the prison service, the education sector and university sector.
Course Objectives • To train clinical psychologists who will possess the following qualities: • A broad based approach • Ability to work with a wide range of client groups • High quality research skills & ability to apply them to clinical practice. • Good understanding the context in which clinical psychologists operate • Highly developed interpersonal skills • Effective communication skills • Ability to contribute to psychological knowledge • Effective ambassadors for the profession • Cultural sensitivity • Ethical approach to work
Course Structure • The course comprises three major components: • Academic training • Research training • Clinical placements • Students spend approximately 59% of course time on clinical placement • Remainder is divided between the taught academic programme and research activity.
The Training Model • Reflective Scientist-Practitioner • Practitioner: Interpersonal skills • Scientist: • Evidence based approaches • Applying scientific rigour to clinical work • Contributing to body of scientific knowledge • Reflective: Personal awareness & learning through structured reflection on practice
Placement Academic Research Year 1 Placement 1 Adult Placement 2 Adult Advanced Topics in Adult psychology Adult Clinical psychology Small Scale R Research Methods & Statistics Year 2 Placement 3 Child Placement 4 Intellectual Disability Clinical Psychology & Intellectual Disability Child & Adolescent Clinical psychology Personal & Professional Development Therapeutic Skills and Practice Psy 821 Thesis Year 3 Placement 5 Lifespan Elective Placement 6 Elective Research Block Specialist Topics in Clinical Psychology
Research Methodology & Statistics • Lectures & seminars present students with the relevant knowledge & conceptual background to design, conduct, analyse and report research findings • Qualitative and Quantitative methodologies • Computer-based exercises provide students with the necessary skills to enter, analyse and interpret data • Small Scale Research Project(Year 1) • Service-led research • D. Clin Psych Thesis(Year 3) • Literature review • Research dissertation (of publishable quality)
Clinical Placements • Adult/Older Adult Services • Primary Care • Community Services • Psychiatric Hospitals • General Hospitals Child and Adolescent Services • Primary Care • Community Services • Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Specialist • Placements • Older Adult • Clinical Neuropsychology • Services for Children with Autism • Health Psychology – Child and Adult • Forensic Settings • Specialist Psychotherapy Settings • Intellectual Disability • Services • Community Services for Children & Adults • Residential Services for Children & Adults
Role of Clinical Psychologist • Psychological assessment and formulation of individual, system or service problems • Treatment using psychologically based techniques • Evaluation of the outcomes of clinical intervention • Consultation with other health professional to support them in their client work. • Teaching and training of (i) psychologists and (ii) other health professionals • Research including service evaluation
Role of Clinical Psychologist • Contributing to policy development and service planning • Participation in the design and implementation of health promotion / prevention strategies • Management of services both directly and through participation in supervisory boards / committees • Supervision of both psychologists and other health professionals • Participation in investigation / inquiry processes • Provision of expert opinion for the courts and other quasi-judicial processes
Range of care groups • Infants, children and their families with developmental, emotional, intellectual & physical disabilities and problems • Adolescents with a wide range of difficulties from adjustment problems to serious mental health difficulties • Adults with mental health problems ranging from less complex presentations through to severe and enduring mental health difficulties • Families and couples with significant relationship difficulties • Adults with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities • Older adults and their carers • Victims of sexual and other abuse- both child and adult • Refugees and asylum seekers • Emergency response to people exposed to traumatic events
Minimum Requirements • 2.1 PSI accredited psychology degree • 6 months relevant post-graduate clinical experience (supervised) • Eligibility for employment in EU • English Language competency • Garda clearance • Satisfactory references
Application evaluation 1) Academic Qualifications • Degree grade/classification • Taught PG courses 2) Research Qualifications • Undergraduate research • Research assistant (either whole-time or part-time) • Presentations and publications • Research degree 3) Clinical Experience • Postgraduate experience with relevant client groups in care-giving context • Supervised experience (supervised by a psychologist) • Psychology assistant (supervised by a clinical psychologist) 4) References • Academic • Clinical
Application Evaluation • To qualify for next round • Minimum in each of 4 areas • Minimum overall score
Stage II Selection centre • Academic tasks • Essay • Research task • Others • Group discussion • Minimum standard in each task • Minimum overall score
Stage III • Interview (course team & employers) • Clinical knowledge • Clinical Suitability • Interpersonal qualities • Readiness for training
What next…. • Offer • Shortlist • Feedback
Why Choose TCD? • Integration of Academic/Clinical/Reflective practice • Promotion of active involvement of trainee • Development of own interests • Acceptance of different models • Partnership with HSE and others