Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 301460 (v.2) Essentials of Counselling 541 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Examination of how families deal with the consequences of a genetic disorder, Infertility, prenatal diagnosis, termination of pregnancy, stillbirth and coping with disability. Models of coping used to help identify key stressors and resources and their clinical implications. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will - Understand issues in helping families come to terms with genetic disorders. |
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: | Students will be directed to appropriate journals in Psychology, Counselling and Genetics. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Counselling Practicum 20%. Final Examination 50%. Project 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90513 Counselling | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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