4 ECTS credits
108 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 1018033ANR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
Om een inschrijving te kunnen nemen voor 'Psychologie en Behavioural medicine' moet men ingeschreven of geslaagd zijn voor 'Anatomie, fysiologie en pathofysiologie van zenuwstelsel en zintuigen'.
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculteit Geneeskunde en Farmacie
Department
Basis (bio-) medische wetensch
Educational team
Nathalie Vanderbruggen (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
36 contact hours Lecture
Course Content

This course comprises the following subjects:

1. Dealing with the end of life

2. What is psychology to the physician?

3. Visions and cognitions about illness and health

4. Normal psychological functioning

5. Dealing with pain and chronicity

6. The normal and pathological stress

7. Introduction to Psychosomatic Medicine

8. Culture-sensitive care and recovery

9. Learning and Behavior in a Medical Setting

10. Exercises in motivational interviewing

11. Self-care

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : De powerpointpresentaties worden beschikbaar gesteld, Canvas
Handbook (Recommended) : Psychology for medicine Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare, Susan Ayers - Richard de Visser, 2de, Sage, 9781473969285, 2017
Additional info

none

Learning Outcomes

General Competences

Insight into the theoretical models psychology provides for understanding normal human behavior and its relevance to illness and health

Insight into the bio-psycho-social model of disease and health and its application in the treatment of patients.

Skills in motivational interviewing

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Examen Andere with a relative weight of 100 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: Het onderdeel "Inleiding in de psychologie" zal schriftelijk geëxamineerd
    worden (70% van het eindtotaal).

Additional info regarding evaluation

Written exam

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Medicine: Standard track (6 years) (only offered in Dutch)