CT6107 Psychological Management of Tinnitus: Principles of CBT and Mindfulness - CT6107 Psychological Management of Tinnitus: Principles of CBT and Mindfulness (Credits: 5)

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Fact File

• Title

  CT6107 Psychological Management of Tinnitus: Principles of CBT and Mindfulness

• Code

  CT6107

• Subject Title

  CT6107 Psychological Management of Tinnitus: Principles of CBT and Mindfulness

• College

  Medicine and Health

• Duration

  24hr(s) Lectures. (Seminars/Workshops/Problem-based learning tutorials.E-learning); Other (Self-directed Learning).

• Fees

  EU Fee: É450.00. Non-EU Fee: É1,025.00. Application Fee also of É35.00 See Fees and Costs for full details.

• Entry Requirements

  See Requirements for full details.

• Closing Date

  N/A

• Non-EU Closing Date

  N/A

• Venue

  School of Clinical Therapies/Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences 

• Credits

  5

• Start Date

  Not running 2022/23

Outline

Module Objective: To address psychological models of tinnitus and how they can explain the burden of tinnitus. The different management protocols derived from such models will be discussed, with special emphasis on CBT-based therapies.

Module Content: Pathways of central tinnitus, the psychological effects of tinnitus and different models to explain them, including Hallam's habituation model, the neuro-physiological model and the cognitive behavioral model. The evidence-base of CBT-based therapies will be a focus.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Integrate and evaluate different theories related to the generation and establishment of tinnitus within the central auditory pathway.
• Critically examine the burden of tinnitus on the individual and their families.
• Explore and evaluate the main theories explaining the psychological effects of tinnitus.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, social and educational challenges in tinnitus management and the evidence-base of different psychological protocols.
• Critically evaluate the principles of CBT and mindfulness, and their application to tinnitus management.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x Essay (50 marks); 1 x reflective e-journal or other e-formats such as podcast or blog (50 marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% Students must pass each of the components independently to pass this module. For students who do not satisfy this requirement, the overall mark achieved in the module and a 'Fail Special Requirement' will be recorded.

Practicalities

Face-to-face: Students will attend the University for a variety of activities including but not limited to: lectures/seminars/interactive workshops/collaborative groupwork. Students will also need to engage in independent study in their own time.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Whereby work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Whereby work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Requirements

As per MSc Hearing, Balance and Communication:

• Candidates will hold either an undergraduate honours degree (NFQI level 8; minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1) or a postgraduate degree, in any scientific or medical discipline, such as but not exclusively, Audiology, Anatomy, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Speech and Language Therapy, Medicine, Nursing and Education.

• In exceptional circumstances candidates without an honours degree may be recommended for entry to the programme after a review of their qualifications and experience by the programme lead. The admission of such candidates will be subject to the approval of the School of Clinical Therapies.

• Applications will be reviewed on the basis of educational qualifications, relevant work experience and motivation. 

Fees and Costs

EU 5 Credit Module fee É450.00 
Non-EU 5 Credit Module fee É1,025.00

There is also an application fee of É35.00.

How Do I Apply

Not running 2022/23

• To apply for this module please log on to the UCC APPLY page and create an account.  
• Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
• An application fee of €35 will be payable on submission of your application via the same platform.

Module Objective: To address psychological models of tinnitus and how they can explain the burden of tinnitus. The different management protocols derived from such models will be discussed, with special emphasis on CBT-based therapies.

Module Content: Pathways of central tinnitus, the psychological effects of tinnitus and different models to explain them, including Hallam's habituation model, the neuro-physiological model and the cognitive behavioral model. The evidence-base of CBT-based therapies will be a focus.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Integrate and evaluate different theories related to the generation and establishment of tinnitus within the central auditory pathway.
• Critically examine the burden of tinnitus on the individual and their families.
• Explore and evaluate the main theories explaining the psychological effects of tinnitus.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, social and educational challenges in tinnitus management and the evidence-base of different psychological protocols.
• Critically evaluate the principles of CBT and mindfulness, and their application to tinnitus management.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x Essay (50 marks); 1 x reflective e-journal or other e-formats such as podcast or blog (50 marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% Students must pass each of the components independently to pass this module. For students who do not satisfy this requirement, the overall mark achieved in the module and a 'Fail Special Requirement' will be recorded.

1. Study
2. Postgraduate
3. Taught Courses
4. CPD Modules
5. CT6107 Psychological Management of Tinnitus: Principles of CBT and Mindfulness

About

Explore This Section

Fact File

• Title

  CT6107 Psychological Management of Tinnitus: Principles of CBT and Mindfulness

• Code

  CT6107

• Subject Title

  CT6107 Psychological Management of Tinnitus: Principles of CBT and Mindfulness

• College

  Medicine and Health

• Duration

  24hr(s) Lectures. (Seminars/Workshops/Problem-based learning tutorials.E-learning); Other (Self-directed Learning).

• Fees

  EU Fee: É450.00. Non-EU Fee: É1,025.00. Application Fee also of É35.00 See Fees and Costs for full details.

• Entry Requirements

  See Requirements for full details.

• Closing Date

  N/A

• Non-EU Closing Date

  N/A

• Venue

  School of Clinical Therapies/Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences 

• Credits

  5

• Start Date

  Not running 2022/23

Outline

Module Objective: To address psychological models of tinnitus and how they can explain the burden of tinnitus. The different management protocols derived from such models will be discussed, with special emphasis on CBT-based therapies.

Module Content: Pathways of central tinnitus, the psychological effects of tinnitus and different models to explain them, including Hallam's habituation model, the neuro-physiological model and the cognitive behavioral model. The evidence-base of CBT-based therapies will be a focus.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Integrate and evaluate different theories related to the generation and establishment of tinnitus within the central auditory pathway.
• Critically examine the burden of tinnitus on the individual and their families.
• Explore and evaluate the main theories explaining the psychological effects of tinnitus.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, social and educational challenges in tinnitus management and the evidence-base of different psychological protocols.
• Critically evaluate the principles of CBT and mindfulness, and their application to tinnitus management.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x Essay (50 marks); 1 x reflective e-journal or other e-formats such as podcast or blog (50 marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% Students must pass each of the components independently to pass this module. For students who do not satisfy this requirement, the overall mark achieved in the module and a 'Fail Special Requirement' will be recorded.

Practicalities

Face-to-face: Students will attend the University for a variety of activities including but not limited to: lectures/seminars/interactive workshops/collaborative groupwork. Students will also need to engage in independent study in their own time.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Whereby work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Whereby work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Requirements

As per MSc Hearing, Balance and Communication:

• Candidates will hold either an undergraduate honours degree (NFQI level 8; minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1) or a postgraduate degree, in any scientific or medical discipline, such as but not exclusively, Audiology, Anatomy, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Speech and Language Therapy, Medicine, Nursing and Education.

• In exceptional circumstances candidates without an honours degree may be recommended for entry to the programme after a review of their qualifications and experience by the programme lead. The admission of such candidates will be subject to the approval of the School of Clinical Therapies.

• Applications will be reviewed on the basis of educational qualifications, relevant work experience and motivation. 

Fees and Costs

EU 5 Credit Module fee É450.00 
Non-EU 5 Credit Module fee É1,025.00

There is also an application fee of É35.00.

How Do I Apply

Not running 2022/23

• To apply for this module please log on to the UCC APPLY page and create an account.  
• Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
• An application fee of €35 will be payable on submission of your application via the same platform.

Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

• You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.

• In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.

• Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.