Considering the global burden of disease and the importance of health and wellbeing in sustainable development, this programme will provide the academic and practise skills needed to provide psychosocial interventions in health and wellbeing in a variety of settings from public health to the workplace. This programme is an outcome of the Partnership 2020 (Public Health, Business and Innovation strategic focus area) project “Training in Innovation to Address Global Health and Economic Disparities” between Miami University, Ohio USA and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) with a specific focus on benefits for health and economic development of local community. Partnership 2020 is a collaborative agreement between University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and the United States Department of State (DOS) with Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) playing a key advisory role.

The Partnership 2020: Leveraging US-India Cooperation in Higher Education to Harness Economic Opportunities and Innovation project goal is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the US and India through collaboration in higher education, research on key issue areas, related economic growth, and people-to-people linkages. Partnership 2020 is a collaborative agreement between the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and the United States Department of State (DOS) with Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) playing a key advisory role.

The Programme supports Sustainable Development Goal Number Three on Good Health and Wellbeing and caters to International, Regional and Local Needs.

Formative and Summative assessments are conducted by the department to ascertain the readiness for learning and the attainment of learning outcomes. Assessments are examinations are based on competency framework and principles of outcome-based education. Attainment of learning outcomes/ expected competencies is evaluated using either holistic or analytic rubrics, grading schemes or attainment criteria specified to the students at the beginning of the semester. Learning outcomes (Course outcomes) of each course are mapped to programme outcomes and programme specific outcomes. Assessments and examinations follow the principle of constructive alignment and outcomes are mapped to higher-order thinking skills. The most common frameworks used in this programme include Revised Blooms Taxonomy and Structure of Observed Learning outcomes (SOLO) and ICAP framework.

Assessment is based on the performance of the student throughout the semester.

Credit Structure

Normally 15 hours of classroom teaching in a semester is considered as one credit for theory courses.

 ·        Courses with 30 hours per semester will earn the candidate 2 credits.

·        Courses with 45-50 hours per semester will earn the candidate 3 credits.

·        Courses with 51 hours and above per semester including practical will earn the candidate 4 credits.

·        Dissertations/Practical equivalent to one course will earn the candidates 4-6 credits.

This course introduces the basic principles and methods of biostatistics, providing students a sound methodological foundation for practice in health care settings. The purpose of the course is to teach fundamental concepts and techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics with applications in health care, public health, and epidemiology. Basic statistics, including probability, descriptive statistics, inference for means and proportions, and regression methods are presented.

Looking at your data – Types of data, tables and graphs, central tendency and dispersion Probability – Bayes theorem, sensitivity and specificity, odds ratio and relative risk Distributions – Binomial, Poisson, normal, central limit theorem, standard scores/z scores

Statistical inference – Samples and populations, power, confidence intervals, p values, type 1 and type 2 error

One and two groups – One sample population mean, paired sample t-test, independent sample t test

Comparing more than two groups - One way ANOVA, two-way - ANOVA

Comparing two groups (categorical outcomes) -Chi-square, Mc Nemar’s test, odds ratio, relative risk

Correlation, Linear Regression, Multiple Regression

Nonparametric tests – sign test, Wilcoxon test, Kruskal Wallis, Rank Correlation

SPSS labs

CIA 1: 20 marks

CIA 2: 25 Marks

Class participation & Attendance: 5 marks

All CIA's are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with an overall CIA mark of 25/50 to pass the course.

This course will introduce students to the domain of academic writing and its intricacies. Every student, regardless of his or her area of interest, will be called upon to use an academic style of writing at different levels and at various points in time. It will help students identify and practice the elements, style and language of academic writing. Students will have opportunities to practice academic writing, both individually and in collaboration with others. It will also help students learn how to review research articles through a seminar format.

Introduction to Academic Writing - Key issues: plagiarism, biases and frequent errors. Guidelines and rules in Academic Writing: Introduction to style and formatting guidelines from the American Psychological Association (APA); specific guidelines pertaining to in-text citations, references, and structures of academic courses. Forms of Academic Writing: Abstract writing; summarisation; review of literature; scientific poster presentations; reflective, analytic, and descriptive reports; book review; film review.

Reviewing of articles in the area of healthcare in small groups

CIA 1: 20 marks

CIA 2: 25 Marks

Class participation & Attendance: 5 marks

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with an overall CIA mark of 25/50 to pass the course.

This course will examine the theoretical and research foundations of behavioural health and illness from a biopsychosocial perspective. It will provide students with an understanding of Health Psychology as a specialty within psychology that addresses the role of behavioural factors in health and illness. The emergence of this field marks the expansion of psychology beyond the traditional concerns of mental health to the broader health care arena.

Physiology, disease processes and the mind – biomedical model, psychosomatic medicine; The need for health psychology; Current perspectives on Health and Illness – Biopsychosocial model, Lifespan and Gender perspectives, The future of Health Psychology

Attribution theory, health locus of control, unrealistic optimism, stages of change model; Cognition models – health belief model, protection motivation theory; Social cognition models – theories of reasoned action and planned behavior, the health action process approach; Leventhal’s self-regulatory model of illness cognition; Application of the models; Evaluation of the models.

Health behaviours, health habits, practising and changing health behaviours, barriers to modifying poor health behaviours; Cognitive- behavioural approaches to health behaviour change – self-monitoring, stimulus control, the self-control of behaviour, classical and operant conditioning, modelling, social skills and relaxation training; Health-promoting behaviours – exercise, healthy diet, sleep, accident prevention, rest, renewal and savouring.

Inequalities in health care, using health services, the attitude of health professionals, doctor-patient communication, burnout in health professionals, designing health care work environment, future challenges for health care, growth of health psychology.

Taylor, S. E. (2006). Health psychology. Tata McGraw-Hill Education.

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

Course Description:

This course introduces trainee helping professionals to human growth and development across the lifespan, focusing on typical and atypical development, major milestones and life cycle stages. Students will gain an enhanced knowledge of the stages and domains of human development. We will examine major theories and approaches in physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development and emphasize the interdependence of all domains of development. We will also discuss the impact of chronic illness, adverse life events and developmental challenges individuals' face in the life cycle stage and its effects on growth and development. The lifespan developmental perspective provides students with a foundation to conceptualize and apply developmental theory and research, emphasizing its usefulness in answering questions that address changes in an individuals' health and wellbeing.

The study of human development; Biological foundations: heredity-environment correlations- twin studies, genetic influences, prenatal development, birth, physical milestones, and changes including growth spurts, puberty, brain development; critical and sensitive periods, the pattern of physical development; Challenges for cognitive and psycho-social development, the role of nutrition, poverty, illness, lifestyle and disability on development across the lifespan.

Cognitive development- Piaget and Vygotsky; Moral development and reasoning-Kohlberg and Gilligan; Development of identity- Erickson and Marcia, emerging adults-Arnett, positive youth development model, adolescent risk behaviour; Gender development and gender role socialization; the role of culture, play, education, and peers on development across the lifespan.

Emotional regulation and dysregulation, temperament, attachment theories and styles- Bowlby, Ainsworth, factors that affect attachment, adult attachment patterns and relationship- Shaver and Fraley, Sternberg; Caregiving and parenting-Baumrind; Social contexts of lifespan development-Bronfenbrenner’s ecosystems model, the role of family patterns, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), resilience on development across the lifespan.

Adult developmental tasks- Havighurst; Life stages-Levinson, quarter and mid-life crisis, sexuality and menopause; Gains and losses in later adult life, biological and social theories of ageing, positive and successful ageing

Death, understanding of death and causes for death across the life span, grief, mourning and bereavement, facing one's death, coping with death and dying- Kubler Ross; Cultural issues; Dying with dignity- palliative care and hospice care.

Broderick, P.C., & Blewitt, P. (2010). The life span: Human development for helping professionals. (3rd Ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2011). A topical approach to lifespan development. Tata McGraw-Hill Edition.

Papalia, D.E., Olds, S.W. & Feldman, R.D. (2017). Human Development (Ninth Edition). Tata McGraw-Hill

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE.

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

The course on ‘Neurobiological Basis of Cognition, Affect and Behaviour’ orients the student to the Neurobiological understanding of human behaviour, emotion, and cognition. This course is offered in the first semester and introduces the student to the Human Nervous system and the neurophysiological underpinnings of psychological processes. This course is also designed to help the learner apply this understanding to the field of Health Psychology

The biological approach to behaviour, affect and learning; Basic structure of the nervous system; The cells of the nervous system: Neurons, Glia, The blood-brain barrier; The Nerve Impulse: The resting potential, The Action Potential; Synapses: Properties of Synapses, The role of Neurotransmitters

The physiological basis of the biological clock; Stages of Sleep; The physiological basis of Hunger; The physiological Basis of Thirst; The physiological Basis of Reproductive Behaviours; Implications of the physiological bases of human behaviour in the field of Health Psychology.

Emotions and autonomic arousal; The functions of emotions; The physiological basis of aggression; The physiological basis of fear and anxiety; The role of stress on health; Implications of the physiological bases of human affect in the field of Health Psychology

The Neurophysiological Basis of Learning and Memory: The role of the hippocampus; Intelligence; Language; Lateralization; Understanding circuitry pathways of the brain; Implications of the physiological bases of human cognition in the field of Health Psychology.

Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2019). An Introduction to brain and behavior (6th ed.). Worth. 

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

Professional health psychologists require a working knowledge of research skills in specific application to health and health care. This course provides an introduction to research in healthcare. The course will include both qualitative and quantitative research methods, using examples of research across a range of areas in health. Students will be introduced to the most common research designs used in health care service, evaluation and public health. This course will be followed by an advanced course in Evidence-based research in health and wellness in the second semester, building upon the foundations laid in this course. This course will be supplemented by the course Biostatistics as well as the course in Ethics offered in the current semester.

The Research Process

Formulation of Research Questions

Sampling Methods, Recruitment Procedures and External Validity

Foundations of Health Research

Qualitative and Quantitative methods

Experimental Designs and Randomized Controlled Trials (Intervention Studies)

Surveys and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single Case (n=1) Designs

Epidemiological Research Observational Research ( Case-Control studies, Case - Crossover studies)

Cohort Studies (Cross-Sectional studies, Ecological studies)

Qualitative Research

Questionnaires and Survey Designs

Mixed Methods

Interviewing Techniques

Measurement and Observation.

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

To provide students with foundational knowledge and skills in ethical and professional behaviour that will enable them to competently reflect upon, address and resolve the socio-cultural issues that students will confront during their training and professional practice. This ethics course involves the teaching of rudimentary knowledge and skills in ethical theory and practice in health care

The history and development of clinical ethics; modern research ethics, codes and guidelines; role of religion in ethics – Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism; culture and bioethics

Indian law and its implication on clinical practice and research; Disparity in health, health care and access to health; Disparity in resource allocation for health -macro, meso and micro levels, public health policy and resource allocation; ethical analysis of policies

IRB and its functions; ethical issues in health care; vulnerable populations, risks and benefits; authorship; contemporary issues in research ethics

Functions of a clinical ethics committee; ethical issues at the end of life; ethical issues at the beginning of life; reproductive medicine and ethics; euthanasia; professionalism.

Beauchamp, T.L & Childress, J.F (2008) Principles of Biomedical Ethics. 

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

In this course, students will engage in supervised community service for 15 hours during the semester. Students are encouraged to work on any health care issue in the community and develop and implement a module for health promotion. Reflections on their interactions are an integral part of this course. Student engagement will be assessed by a supervisor

Students in small groups may either partner with various NGO’s and organizations working in health care or identify a need in the community on their own. They will develop modules to generate awareness of a targeted health issue and deploy this in the community. Students will gain hands-on experience in working with various issues in the community.

Reflection is a core component of community service. It is a period of critical thinking performed by the student and is based on a specific or overall experience of the student. It guides students towards greater personal development by coming to a better understanding of their own values, opinions, and assumptions. The types of reflection which can be used are, class discussion, brainstorming, sharing of critical personal and group incidents and so on. The students are expected to submit a report at the end of this course using the following guidelines.

Reason for choosing the particular health issue

• Stakeholders/beneficiaries

• The planning phase of community service initiatives

• Logistics for the initiative of the action

• Execution of the action initiative

• Specific learning outcome

• Impact Assessment/Evaluation

CIA 1: 10 marks

CIA 2: 15 Marks

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA

The primary goal of this two-credit course is to provide the students support to develop a clear and concise research proposal that addresses an important health care issue. The research proposal is expected to be converted into a project which is then converted into a manuscript and ready for publication by the end of the third semester of their programme. Each student is attached to a faculty advisor who holds the lab once a week with a  group of students attached to him/her/them. This course is followed by Research lab 2 in the third semester and the Manuscript and Publication course in the final semester of the programme. Students are encouraged to present their key research ideas in the form of poster presentations in colloquia organized by the Department of Psychology in association with health care centres. The course will use a seminar format and dwell on peer feedback and faculty supervision. This is not a lecture-based course.

Choosing research questions based on evidence

C.A.R.S model

Literature review

Choosing a Research design based on evidence

Consultation skills

Informed consent

The Institutional review Board (IRB) and CHRIST University Code of research Conduct and Ethics

Scientific poster

Selecting journals for manuscript publication

Publication ethics, predatory publishing

Community of Publication Ethics (COPE)

Indexing agencies, Impact Factor and publication indices

Aveyard, H. (2014) Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide. 3rd edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education,

Ballenger, B, P.(2015) The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers. 8th edition. Boston, MA: Pearson

Yagoda, B. (2013) How to Not Write Bad: The Most Common Writing Problems and the Best Ways to Avoid Them. New York: Riverhead Books.

Turabian, K. L. (2018) A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers. 9th edition. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.

CIA 1: 20 marks

CIA 2: 25 Marks

Class participation & Attendance: 5 marks

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with an overall CIA mark of 25/50 to pass the course.

The Journal club is a student-driven and faculty-supervised mandatory activity. Each student in the programme will choose a published empirical article in the area of health psychology or health care from a journal available in the University library and preferably indexed in PubMed. The students will present the article in turns weekly and facilitate a group discussion of the article. A research  blog will be created on the Learning Management System of the University (Moodle) and the blog will be open till the end of the week. The student presenting the article must make article available for the class to read a week in advance after gaining approval of the instructor, and all students  will  place their critical views of the article in the discussion thread prior to the journal club meeting.

 Critical evaluation and presentation of an empirical article in the area of and health care.

CIA 1: 10 marks

CIA2: 15 Marks

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA

This course introduces students to various aspects of health setting. It is aimed at giving students an understanding of what actually goes on in health psychology practice. It will involve a series of lectures from practitioners in the field. This course is meant to enhance their professional development as they work to becoming practising health and well being specialists.

Professional development seminars led by experts in the field of health and wellbeing.

CIA 1: 10 marks

CIA2: 15 Marks

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA

This course introduces students to the various systems of the body. A basic understanding of how the body works is essential to understand health, diseases and how a health psychologist can contribute to the health and wellness of clients.

Endocrine System: Overview, Adrenal Glands, Other Glands, Disorders involving the Endocrine System – Diabetes, Role of the health psychologist.

Digestive System: Overview, Functioning of the Digestive System, Related Diseases – GI diseases, IBS, Role of the health psychologist.

Cardiovascular System:  Overview, Structure and Functions – The Heart and Blood Vessels, Blood Pressure, Related Diseases - CHD, Role of the health psychologist

Respiratory System: Overview, Structure and Functions, Related Diseases, Role of the health psychologist

Renal System: Overview, Structure and Functions, Related Diseases – Kidney Disease, Role of the health psychologist

Reproductive System: Overview, The Ovaries and Testes, Fertilization and Gestation, Disorders of the Reproductive System – Infertility, PCOS, Role of the health psychologist

Immune System: Overview, Infection, the course of infection, Antigens and Immunity, Disorders related to the Immune system.  Role of the health psychologist

Nervous System:  Overview, Related Disorders – Epilepsy, Paralysis, Dementia, Role of the Health Psychologist

Genetics and Health; Overview, Genetics and Susceptibility to Disorders

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

This course introduces students to the various Chronic Illnesses specifically in the Indian Context. The course examines the impact of Chronic illness on a patients wellbeing and also looks at various psychosocial interventions that can help people adjust better to their illness.

Adjusting to a chronic illness – Initial Reactions, Factors influencing coping with a health crisis, Emotional Response to a chronic illness, Personal Issues in chronic illness, Quality of life, Co-management of chronic illness, Coping with and adapting to a high mortality illness, psychological interventions and chronic Illness, Psychosocial interventions. Common chronic illnesses in India.

Heart Disease: Causes, Cholesterol, Psychosocial Risk factors, Psychosocial Impact, Treatment and Psychosocial Interventions

Hypertension:  Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Psychosocial factors and Psychosocial Interventions

Asthma: Physiology, Causes, and Effects of Asthma, Medical Regimen and Psychosocial Factors

Cancer: Prevalence, Types, Sites, effects and causes, Diagnoses and Treatment, Psychosocial Impact of Cancer, Psychosocial Interventions

Diabetes: Types and Causes of Diabetes, Health Implications, Adherence to Medical Regimen

Stroke: Risk factors, Consequences of Stroke, Rehabilitative Interventions

Rheumatic Diseases: Types and Causes, The effects, and Treatment of Arthritis

Obesity:  Causes, problems with obesity, Obesity and CHD, Obesity treatment,

Substance Use and Abuse: Addiction, Dependence, Processes leading to addiction, Alcohol use and Abuse, Smoking, Drug use and abuse, Reducing substance use and abuse

Ogden, J. (2012). Health Psychology. McCrawhill Foundation

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

This course will introduce students to mental health issues normally found in general health care. The course will address issues of comorbidity, common mental health issues found across populations seeking general health services.

 Clinical Assessment for Psychiatric symptoms, Mental Status Examination, Safety Assessments

Capacity evaluation and Informed consent

Psychiatric Emergencies: Delirium, Agitation, Catatonia, Intoxication, overdose and withdrawal, suicide.

Anxiety, Dementia, Depression, Disordered eating behaviours, Dissociation, Mania, Obsessions and Compulsions,

 Personality disorders, problems with sexual function and behaviours, psychosis, sleep disorders,

unexplained medical symptoms

Psychopharmacology, Somatic Treatments, Psychotherapeutic treatments.

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

This course gives the students an opportunity to examine the foundations and application of evidence-based practices in healthcare.

Writing focused clinical questions.

Planning steps to locate relevant evidence

Searching for evidence in databases

Evidence-based point of care resources

Recording search strategies

Organising relevant evidence

Types of diagnostic procedures

Diagnostic tool selection factors

Diagnostic guidelines, algorithms, and standards of care

Diagnostic biostatistics

Treatment research

Treatment selection

Studies of harm

Studies of prevention

Biostatistics In the treatment of harm and prevention

Appraising trustworthiness of quantitative evidence

Synthesising evidence: systematic reviews, meta-analysis and preference analysis

Structure of a quantitative research report

comparison of quantitative and qualitative research evidence

Appraising trustworthiness of qualitative research

critical analysis of qualitative study

implementation and evaluation

Jolley, J. (2013). Introducing Research and Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals (2nd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315846996

 APA Presidential Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice. Evidence-based practice in psychology. Am Psychol. 2006 May-Jun;61(4):271-85. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.61.4.271. PMID: 16719673.       

Drake, R. E., Merrens, M. R., & Lynde, D. W. (Eds.). (2005). Evidence-based mental health practice: A textbook. W. W. Norton & Company.

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)

This course provides an opportunity for students to practice counselling and communication skills (under supervision) required while working in health care settings with patients, family members and significant others. Based on communication models in psychology, this course is hands-on and experiential and used competence- mastery training model in a lab setting.

Doctor-Patient Communication

Information gathering and clinical reasoning

Self-care strategies

Multicultural counselling competence

Relationship building

Listening to stories about illness and health

Listening skills (Basic listening sequence: Attending skills, Paraphrase,)

Responding to emotions (Empathy, Reflection of feelings, reflection of meaning, reframing structuring)

Solution focussed brief therapy skills

Communicating about ethical dilemmas

Communicating about risk and uncertainty

Working with infertility

Breaking bad news in health care settings

Conveying  the diagnosis

Facilitating Behaviour Change through Motivational Interviewing

Responding to medical error and complaints

Clinical Communication in Medicine. (2016). Papageorgiou, A., Kidd, J., Brown,J., & Noble , L (Eds) United Kingdom: Wiley.

End semester examination (ESE) - 30%   

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

CIA 1: 30 marks

CIA 2: 30 Marks

Class participation: 5 marks

Attendance: 5 marks 

All CIAs are must pass assessments with a passing grade of 50%. If a student does not meet the passing grade for CIA, s/he will have to repeat the CIA again before moving to the next CIA. The student must pass all the CIA components with a minimum overall CIA mark of 33/65 including class participation marks, to be eligible to write the ESE. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)

The passing grade for the ESE is 40%

An overall grade of 50% is required to pass the course. (CIA+ESE)