Curriculum second and third years

After the first year of core modules, all of which need to be completed satisfactorily, the student may progress to the second year in which three SSMs (Special Study Modules) need to be completed which follow a particular course of study.

If the student wishes to obtain a full university degree a third year of study will be required which will combine a period of practical application and also personal research.

Special Study Modules
No.	Title and brief description
SMA01	What is Spirituality?
	This module examines the historical development of the understanding of the human spirit in religions and in common understanding. It explores the models of mankind used in health and social care and places spirituality within the context of health care. It explores recent guidelines about the place and provision of spiritual care in the UK NHS and compares this with other health care systems abroad. Finally it produces a checklist to enable the student to apply spiritual care appropriately to patients.
SMA02	Spirituality and Religion

SMA03	Spiritual Care Advisors

SMA04	Chaplaincy

SMB01	Placebos and beliefs

SMB02

SMC01	Maintaining Health - Salutogenesis

SMC02	Enabling Patients to reach and maintain health

SMC03	Tools for self-help

SMD01	Alternative Medicine

SMD02

SMD03	Developing teams

	etc etc

Third Year Modules
ST01	Case Studies	A description of at least three case studies of patients which demonstrate the principles and practice of a whole person approach.
ST02	Work Experience	A description of the student's work in health care indicating personal reflection on the application of whole person principles.
ST03	Personal research	A personal research project and thesis of xxx words which explores one particular aspect of the whole person approach to health care.