| Effective Term: | 2025/02 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Professional Practice: Stage 3 |
| Unit ID: | PSYCM7013 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (PSYCM7012) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (PSYCM7110) |
| ASCED: | 090701 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit will extend students' development of their practical skills and competencies through the experience of undertaking professional practice. Under supervision, students will develop further competency in the clinical knowledge and skills acquired through coursework and placement 1. In this placement, students will demonstrate competency in psychological practice under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor. |
| Grade Scheme: | Ungraded (S, UN) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | Yes - days |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | |  | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | A thorough understanding of the application of clinical psychology services within the placement setting |
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| K2. | Strong knowledge of the application of psychological assessment and diagnosis with the client population accessing the placement organisation |
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| K3. | Thorough knowledge of the professional, legal and ethical requirements in the delivery of clinical psychology services |
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| K4. | A well-developed understanding of the relationship between the role of a clinical psychologist and the roles of other professions providing clinical care to patients/clients. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate competency in applying the ethical, legal and professional aspects of psychological practice to clinical work. |
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| S2. | Demonstrate proficiency in conducting systematic psychological assessment using a wide range of assessment techniques |
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| S3. | Demonstrate a high level of accuracy in using written and oral communication skills to communicate clinical histories, assessment information, and clinical formulations. |
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| S4. | Demonstrate effective skills in developing and implementing treatment strategies, to restore, sustain or enhance the mental health of clients. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Evaluate relevant knowledge and skills in the development of academic and professional independence and responsibility for learning and professional practice |
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| A2. | Critically analyse relevant knowledge and skills that demonstrate the relationship between the scientist-practitioner model of clinical psychology within psychological practice. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: Utilising clinical supervision effectively Receiving and responding to feedback Managing a caseload Assessment and clinical interventions Inter-professional practice Managing client-related documentation appropriately |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K3 | Placement Contract: documents the practical details of the placement, responsibilities, learning goals, and competencies to be achieved. | Written Task | S/U | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2 | Professional Practice Hours: the required hours for the three key aspects of the placement: direct client work; client-related work; and individual and group supervision must be completed, and recorded accurately in a Log Book. | Practical and Written Task | S/U | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2 | Placement Review: a formal review process to evaluate progress towards achieving the Learning Goals and meeting the required competencies occurs midway through the placement and at the end of placement. | Review | S/U |
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