Please note: you are viewing unit and programme information
for a past academic year. Please see the current academic year for up to date information.
| Unit name |
Introduction to Counselling Skills for Audiologists |
| Unit code |
AUDI20004 |
| Credit points |
10 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
| Unit director |
Ms. Hoyle |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
School of Applied Community and Health Studies |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Description including Unit Aims
This will establish the competent and appropriate use of counselling skills used within Audiology, with particular reference to the management of change.
Aims:
- To establish the competent and appropriate use of counselling skills, with particular reference to a developmental skills model and the management of change
- To provide students with an understanding of theories and philosophies underpinning the developmental skills model
- To encourage an appreciation of counselling skills issues and ethics within students’ own settings and roles
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Unit students will be able to:
- Recognise the difference between “counselling” and the use of “counselling skills”
- Demonstrate their use of counselling skills
- Recognise when the use of counselling skills is appropriate within their own settings
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of theory to practice
- Apply basic cognitive techniques to case studies
- Recognise the ethical issues involved in the use of counselling skills
Teaching Information
The module is taught experientially, in the belief that individuals learn skills by doing. Students are expected to engage in a process where they are prepared to take part in activities as a means of learning. Group work will provide an opportunity for integration of learning and the development of individual counselling skills. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning throughout the course with the aid of tutorial support.
Assessment Information
Demonstrate their understanding of counselling skills through peer review (30%)
Complete a written assignment (2,000 words) (70%)
Reading and References
- Culley S & Bond T (2004) Integrative Counselling Skills in Action, Sage,
London
- Egan G (2002) (7th Edition) The Skilled Helper, California, Cole
- McLeod J (2003) (3rd Edition) An Introduction to Counselling, Buckingham,
Open University Press
- Nelson-Jones R (1997) (4th Ed) Practical Counselling and Helping Skills,
Landau, Continuum
- Rogers C (1961) On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy, Constable, London
- Etherington K (2001) Counsellors in Health Settings
- Burnhard P (1999) (3rd Ed) Counselling Skills for Health Professionals, Cheltenham, Nelson Thorner
