Year
2021
Units
13.5
Contact
1 x 405-hour clinical placement once-only
Prerequisites
1 Admission into MPSC-Master of Psychology (Clinical)
1a Admission into PHDCP-Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
2 1 of PSYC9011, PSYC9011A
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)
1a Admission into PHDCP-Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
2 1 of PSYC9011, PSYC9011A
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)
Enrolment not permitted
PSYC9012 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Have a basic understanding of clinical and counselling methods, including cognitive behaviour therapy approaches, familiarity with child and adult diagnostic and classification systems, and familiarity with professional and ethical issues relevant to the practice of clinical psychology.
Assessment
Placement
Topic description
Students in this topic will work as provisional psychologists as part of a placement with an emphasis on clinical skill development (assessment and therapy).
Educational aims
This topic aims to equip students in the skills of cognitive-behaviour therapy and other evidence-based therapies, as well as to develop skills in assessment practices.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
- Understand how to work from a scientist-practitioner framework
- Effectively use case conceptualisation to guide therapeutic practice
- Develop appropriate assessment and/or therapy interventions for relevant clinical groups (both child and adults)
- Develop an understanding of the role of the psychologist in clinical service settings
- Work effectively in clinical teams and with clinicians from other discipline backgrounds (where applicable)
- Develop an understanding of the ethical and professional issues associated with the practice of clinical psychology
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.
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