Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
Prerequisites
Admission into GDPPSCA-Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge of psychology from a Bachelor degree with a major in psychology
Assessment
Assignment(s), Examination(s)
Topic description
This topic develops students’ knowledge and skills around professional issues relating to psychological practice in a range of domains. It addresses professional ethics, the scientist-practitioner model, interpersonal behaviour, and the hands-on skills of interviewing and counselling.
Educational aims
The topic aims to teach:
- Professional ethics
- Scientist-practitioner model
- Interviewing & counselling skills
- Professional communication
- Cultural considerations.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:
- Articulate and apply psychologists’ ethical obligations
- Describe the Scientist-practitioner model
- Explain the purpose of interviewing and counselling
- Perform basic interviewing and counselling
- Communicate in a professionally appropriate manner.
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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