Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A1 |
Saber valorar de xeito integral ás persoas maiores así como utilizar os resultados da valoración para intervir de acordo ao diagnóstico preestablecido. |
A2 |
Saber diagnosticar a patoloxía máis prevalente nas persoas maiores así como establecer as pautas terapéuticas máis indicadas, tanto desde o punto de vista farmacolóxico como non farmacolóxico. |
B1 |
Estar en disposición de integrarse en equipos de Saúde, centros xerontolóxicos e entidades que prestan servizos dirixidos as persoas maiores. |
B3 |
Ter o coñecemento para denominarse especialista en Xerontoloxía Clínica de acordo á especialidade desenvolvida. |
B5 |
Ser capaz de aplicar o método científico. |
B7 |
Estar en disposición de realizar actividades asistenciais e investigadoras de xeito integral nos campos social, sanitario e sociosanitario. |
C1 |
Expresarse correctamente, tanto de forma oral coma escrita, nas linguas oficiais da comunidade autónoma. |
C2 |
Dominar a expresión e a comprensión de forma oral e escrita dun idioma estranxeiro. |
C3 |
Utilizar as ferramentas básicas das tecnoloxías da información e as comunicacións (TIC) necesarias para o exercicio da súa profesión e para a aprendizaxe ao longo da súa vida. |
C4 |
Desenvolverse para o exercicio dunha cidadanía aberta, culta, crítica, comprometida, democrática e solidaria, capaz de analizar a realidade, diagnosticar problemas, formular e implantar solucións baseadas no coñecemento e orientadas ao ben común. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
To know how to transfer theoretical knowledge to different real situations of specific areas of intervention in clinical psychology. |
AJ1 AJ2
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BJ1
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CC3 CC4
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To know how to manage psychological methods for diagnostic and treatment in the psychology of aging field. |
AJ1 AJ2
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BC1
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To be able to assess, interpret and adequately synthesize information from evaluation and psychological diagnostic techniques. |
AJ1 AJ2
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Manage and develop methodologies for specific intervention for the older population. |
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BJ1 BJ3 BR1
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Develop therapeutic communication skills applicable to social contexts with older adults. |
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BJ1
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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
Block 1. Clinical psychology and aging |
Theme 1. Introduction to the clinical psychology of aging
1.1. General concepts
1.2. Main theories
Theme 2. Methodology in the psychology of aging
2.1. Evaluation and psychological diagnosis
2.2. Intervention and psychological treatment
2.3. Research in clinical psychology |
Block 2. Cognition and aging |
Theme 3. Orientation and perception
3.1. Concept and neuropsychology of the orientation and perception
3.2. Changes in aging
3.3. Evaluation
3.4. Intervention
Theme 4. Attention and executive functions
4.1. Concept and neuropsychology of attention and executive functions
4.2. Changes in aging
4.3. Evaluation
4.4. Intervention
Theme 5. Memory and learning
5.1. Concept and neuropsychology of memory and learning
5.2. Changes in aging
5.3. Evaluation
5.4. Intervention
Theme 6. Language and communication
6.1. Concept and neuropsychology of language and communication
6.2. Changes in aging
6.3. Evaluation
6.4. Intervention |
Block 3. Psychopathology in aging |
Theme 7. Affective disorders: Anxiety and depression
7.1. Concept
7.2. Epidemiology
7.3. Diagnostic process. Main evaluation tools
7.4. Treatment
7.5. Risk factors for suicide
Theme 8. Psychotic disorders and delirium
8.1. Concept
8.2. Epidemiology
8.3. Diagnostic process. Main evaluation tools
8.4. Treatment
Theme 9. Dementia, cognitive impairment and behavior disorders
9.1. Concept/types
9.2. Psychological and behavioral disorders
9.3. Treatment
9.4. Psychological care to the primary caregiver |
Block 4. Personality, adaptation and change in aging |
Theme 10. Personality and aging
10.1. Personality traits
10.2. Theories of stages and personal development
10.3. Personality disorders
Theme 11. Social relations and sexuality in aging
11.1. The social support in the aging
11.2. Family relationships and change of roles
11.3. Myths and stereotypes about sexuality in aging
11.4. Intervention
Theme 12. Retirement, death, and mourning
12.1. Retirement: Planning and free time
12.2. Coping with death
12.3. Stages of grief
12.4. Psychological support in palliative care
Theme 13. Promotion of health and active aging
13.1. Perception of health
13.2. Promotion of health and prevention of disease
13.3. Programmes for the promotion of active aging |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A2 B1 B3 B7 |
28 |
56 |
84 |
Workshop |
A1 A2 B1 B3 B5 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 |
10 |
6 |
16 |
Supervised projects |
B5 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 |
4 |
22 |
26 |
Multiple-choice questions |
A1 A2 B1 B3 B5 B7 C4 |
2 |
20 |
22 |
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Personalized attention |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Oral presentation by the teachers (expository teaching) guided by audiovisual media. Keynote sessions will aim to convey general knowledge about the subject and solving doubts. Wednesdays from 16:00 to 18:00 hours. |
Workshop |
Students will develop eminently practical tasks (both in the classroom and at home) on specific themes, with support and supervision of the teachers: study of clinical cases, debate and discussion of specific contents of the subject, review and analysis of papers selected by the teacher and related topics, videos, reviews of current news... |
Supervised projects |
The student will develop a supervised work (experimental or theoretical) related to the subject. Regardless of the type of selected work (experimental or theoretical), it will include the review of scientific articles (in Spanish and English) on the topic and a critical appraisal of them. The work must be exposed in class with the support of audiovisual media. |
Multiple-choice questions |
The topics treated in class during the keynote sessions will have to be overcome by a written test consisting of 40 questions with 4 response options. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Supervised projects |
Workshop |
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Description |
The tutoring of supervised projects and practical exercises required in the workshops can be done in the tutorial hours or by email: laura.lorenzo.lopez@udc.es. In addition to the personalized attention that students demand, there will be two mandatory meetings to carry out the monitoring of the supervised work. The form and the time in which these mandatory meetings will take place will be indicated throughout the course.
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Students with part-time dedication and academic waiver of exemption from attendance recognition must indicate it at the beginning of the course to adopt appropriate measures of attention in each case. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Supervised projects |
B5 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 |
The ability to synthesize and critically assess the topic studied will be evaluated, as well as the content and format of the work, and its oral presentation. The qualification of the supervised project will contribute to 30% of the total grade of the subject. |
40 |
Multiple-choice questions |
A1 A2 B1 B3 B5 B7 C4 |
Test type exam consisting of 40 questions with 4 answer options, being only a correct answer. Each question poorly answered will subtract 0.25 points, not subtracting the unanswered ones. Formula: (Hits-(Errors*0,25))*10/40. This qualification will contribute to 50% of the total grade of the student. |
40 |
Workshop |
A1 A2 B1 B3 B5 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 |
The active participation will be evaluated taking into account the ability to solve cases, and the ability to work as a team. This qualification will contribute to 20% of the total qualification of the student. |
20 |
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Assessment comments |
The detection of fraud, copying or plagiarism in the writing of the work of the subject will involve a suspense in the opportunity of assessment concerned and direct referral to the next opportunity. This attitude will be communicated to the Academic Committee and the rest of the title teachers. It reiterate the irregularity in a 2nd evaluation, the Commission may request to the Rector the temporary or perpetual expulsion of the student in the course Title.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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Belsky, J.K. (2001). Psicología del Envejecimiento. Paraninfo. Madrid. Fernandez-Ballesteros, R. (2007). GeroPsychology. European Perspectives for an Aging World. Hogrefe. Washington. Fernandez-Ballesteros, R. (2009). Psicología de la vejez. Una psicogerontología aplicada. Pirámide. Madrid. Fernández Liria, A., Rodríguez Vega, B. (2006). Habilidades de entrevista para psicoterapeutas. Desclée. Bilbao. Izal, M., Montorio, I. (1999). Gerontología Conductual. Bases para la intervención y ámbitos de aplicación. Editorial Síntesis. Madrid. Montorio, I., Izal, M. (2000). Intervención psicológica en la vejez. Aplicaciones en el ámbito clínico y de la salud. Sintesis. Madrid. Muñoz Tortosa., J. (2002). Psicología del envejecimiento. Pirámide. Madrid. Triadó, C., Villar, F. (2006). Psicología de la vejez. Alianza Editorial. Madrid. |
Complementary
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
Assessment and intervention in Gerontology/653491001 | Non-pharmacological intervention in dementias/653491017 |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
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Other comments |
To help achieve a sustainable immediate environment and meet the strategic objective 7 of the third Plan of sustainability - environmental Green Campus FCS, the documentary work carried out on this subject: a. Will be mostly requested in a virtual format and computer support b. If paper is used: -Do not use plastics -Use double-sided printing -Use recycled paper -Prevent the realization of drafts GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. To attend the face-to-face/telematic sessions. 2. To work continuously throughout the course. 3. Whenever there is a doubt attend tutorials. 4. Correctly prepare the oral presentation of the work. |
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