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Group Theory (U00672)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HEA-3-GrpTheory

Introduction to several theories of group processes. How to set up a group, common groupwork problems, ending a group. The use of groups within the health care setting, bereavement, therapy and support groups.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Nursing 1, Nursing 2, Health & Society 1A, Health & Society 1B, Health & Society 2A, Health & Society 2B, Research and Inquiry, Nature of Nursing, Pathology and Patient Care, Organisation and Management of Health Care, OR Nature of Mental Health Nursing, Therapeutics and Patient Care, The Politics and Management of Mental Illness

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Tutorial	Thursday	16:10	18:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Course is taught through webct with fortnightly tutorials

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To gain an understanding of the range of theoretical approaches to group work.
To familiarise the student with the factors involved in setting up and conducting a group.
To explore the use of groups within health care.