Professional Skills in Health Psychology
This module is about health psychologists in professional practice; how they work, what they do, how they are trained, and the skills they use, as well as contextual and policy issues that influence health psychologists in practice. In a series of interactive workshops, we explore and evaluate some of the key issues for professional practice and professional development. The module is also intended to support your own professional development, and a series of reflective activities are designed to enable you to reflect on, and plan for, your own professional development as health psychologists.
On successful completion of the module, you'll be able to critically evaluate a range of professional issues in the practice of health psychology, and reflect on personal and professional development in the context of health psychology.
Topics covered may include:
- UK and international training models
- Dissemination and communication
- Professional development planning
- Health psychology consultancy
- Behaviour change competencies
- Health psychology teaching and training
- Formative assessment planning and feedback
- Health policy
- Health practice ethics
- Social and ethnic diversity
- Respect and trust in healthcare.
