12526 (v.2) Psychology Professional Practice (Clinical) 695
| Area: | School of Psychology |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | The aim of the unit is for trainees to become adept at conducting an initial intake interview, learn to use appropriate counselling skills, to be able to write a case formulation and to become familiar with issues relating to the professional practice ofa clinical psychologist. Issues covered include the APS code of ethics, self-care, cross-cultural approaches, private practice and therapeutic relationships. There are three main components to this unit. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate - Understanding of the professional and ethical issues involved in the practice of clinical health psychology. The ability to undertake a competent clinical assessment. Be able to write a case report and formulate a case for adults and children. Competency in the range of competency microskills. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Australian Psychological Association, (2001), APS Code of Ethics, Victoria, Australian Psychological Society Ltd. Egan G., (1990), The Skilled Helper - A Systematic Approach to Effective Helping, (4th ed.), Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. Ivey A.E., Ivey M.B. and Simek-Downing L., (1987), Counselling and Psychotherapy -Skills, Theory and Practice, (2nd ed.), Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall. McClure F.H. and Teyber E., (1996), Child and Adolescent Therapy - A Multicultural Approach, Orlando, Harcourt Brace and Company. |
| Unit Texts: | Cormier W.H.and Cormier L.S., (1991), Interviewing Strategies for Helpers, 3rd ed., Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. Teyber E., (1997), Interpersonal Process in Psychotherapy - A Relational Approach, 3rd Ed., Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Report - Pass/Fail 50%, Videotaped Interview - Pass/Fail 50%. Both pieces of work must be passed in order to complete the unit. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
