305418 (v.1) Current Issues 502

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Individual Study:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction to a variety of current issues and challenges in helping encounters. Ethics and best practice guidelines in relation to issues such as suicide, domestic violence, grief and rural needs.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will - Have an understanding of a range of core issues and challenges in helping work. Have a knowledge of some appropriate guidelines for assessment. Have a basic understanding of best practice in relation to issues such as suicide, domestic violence, grief, rural issues etc. Have a sound knowledge base for ethical decision making.
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:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 40%. Case Study 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y