| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Clinical Health Psychology |
| Unit ID: | PSYCM7126 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 090701 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This course extends students’ knowledge and skills in clinical psychology principles and techniques to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of illness. Students will develop knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation and intervention in health settings, psychological strategies to improve treatment adherence, and preparation for medical procedures. This course will take a lifespan developmental approach and examine the role of clinical psychologists in supporting clients experiencing chronic, acute and psychosomatic health conditions in childhood and adolescence, adulthood and aging. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| 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. | Explain the role of clinical psychologists in the promotion of health and management of health conditions. |
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| K2. | Identify and describe strategies for assessment, formulation and management of psychological distress in clients with acute, chronic or psychosomatic conditions |
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| K3. | Identify biopsychosocial and lifespan developmental factors associated with the onset of health conditions or increased risk of poor health. |
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| K4. | Articulate the relationship between psychological and physical health and describe theoretical models pertaining to health behaviour change. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Perform skills required for clinical assessment, formulation, treatment planning and intervention in clinical health psychology. |
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| S2. | Apply and evaluate models of behaviour change in a clinical health setting. |
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| S3. | Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Generate assessment and treatment plans for clients |
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| A2. | Apply and evaluate models of behaviour change in a clinical health setting. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: Models of Health Behaviour Pain Management Treatment Adherence Preparation for medical procedures Psychological management of acute medical conditions Psychological management of chronic medical conditions Terminal illness and end of life. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1 – K4 S1 – S4 A1, A2 | Evidence based case study, formulation and treatment plan. | Written Report | 40-60% | | 2. | K3 - K5 S2-S4 A2 | Evidence Based Clinical Health Intervention proposal. | Oral Presentation | 40-60% |
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