Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Knowledge of different socio-cultural contexts in which infants grow up is gained and this knowledge is translated into culture-sensitive practice.
The effects of poverty on infant and toddler development are described.
The consequences that depressed or substance abusing parents have on infant development are analysed.
The effects of violent experiences on infant development are identified.
The challenges of adolescent motherhood are identified and these are integrated with knowledge regarding infant developmental needs.
Knowledge on the needs of infants is applied accordingly in primary health care settings.
Knowledge of alternative care settings for infants and young children is demonstrated.
The economics of infant mental health is explained.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Developmental assessments expected from clinicians in the field are conducted.
Commonly used appropriate mental health assessment tools are applied.
Neurobiological development of fetal life and infants are distinguished.
The differences between normal and pathological physical development are interrogated.
Different psychological development theories are applied.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Models of psychotherapy are differentiated and knowing when these models include parent-infant psychotherapy, reflective parenting interventions (PIO model), attachment based interventions (Circle of Security) are applied.
Basic parenting advice and psycho education for children with special needs are delivered.
Skills in family assessment and intervention are demonstrated.
Prescribed psychopharmacological treatments for young children are identified and outlined.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
An observation that is in keeping with good clinical principles is conducted.
Mother-infant interactions are observed.
Tolerance of affectively charged interactions without intervening is shown.
Details of the interactions through process notes of each session are recorded.
Processes observed are reflected upon.
The observation with theory on infant development is integrated.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
The ability to assess and provide appropriate intervention an infant/toddler and his/her family within the greater social context is demonstrated.
The ability to reflect on town performance and implement feedback is developed.
Feedback is liaised and given to other health and social sector professionals who are responsible for the well-being of young children.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
Literature review in an area of relevance and interest to a particular aspect of Infant mental health is completed.
A research question is conceptualised with relevant hypotheses.
Appropriate research methodology is applied.
Proper documentation and substantiation of the results of the research are compiled.
Clear, systematic and logical presentation of the material is applied.
Ethical issues required are adhered to in the process of conducting the research.
The collected data is analysed and synthesised in collaboration with a statistician.
Discussions and findings are formulated.

Integrated Assessment:
Assessment will be in alignment with the assessment of other subspecialty Master of Philosophy (MPhil) qualifications at the University and will also adhere to the institution’s overall assessment policy. The bulk of assessment and examination will be facilitated by local experts in the university and across the teaching platform. In cases where specific expertise is required, international collaborators will be utilised.

Both formative and summative assessments will be used to assess the learner’s applied competencies.