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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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