MHSC8019 Fundamentals of Clinical Practice

Mrs Vikki Quartermain

2021

4.5

6 x 2-hour tutorials per semester
1 x 95-hour independent study per semester
1 x 2.5-hour on-line exercises fortnightly

1 Admission into GCCBT-Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
1a Admission into GDPCBT-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
1b Admission into MCBT-Master of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
1c Admission into GDPBHC-Graduate Diploma in Behavioural Health Counselling
1d Admission into GCCBH-Graduate Certificate in Counselling (Behavioural Health)
1e Admission into GDPCBH-Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Behavioural Health)
1f Admission into MCBH-Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f))

Clinical documentation and critiques of clinical sessions, attendance and participation in intensive workshop, essay, clinical supervisor endorsement.

The topic provides each student with the fundamental practice principles underpinning cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). The topic is delivered as an intensive workshop and online modules. The content includes medico-legal considerations, ethics in counselling and psychotherapy, and stepped-care models in mental health. Also included is clinical supervision, case formulations and behavioural activation.

This topic aims to offer students applied learning opportunities that ensure fundamental principles underpinning cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) are recognised and demonstrated. Students will gain a clear understanding of a stepped-care approach to cognitive and behavioural assessment and interventions guided by evidence-based models of care. Particular consideration is given to clinical supervision frameworks and reflective practice principles.

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Demonstrate competencies in producing a range of clinical documentation that is professional, accurate, informed and in line with best practice standards within an Australian medico-legal framework

Critique and evaluate clinical sessions for fidelity to a cognitive behaviour therapy model

Recognise the values and principals of clinical supervision and reflective practice

Differentiate between cognitive and behavioural therapy interventions

Operate within a professional and ethical framework that aligns with an interdisciplinary mental health context

Apply behavioural activation strategies for depression within a supervisory relationship

Key dates and timetable

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