| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Practicum 1 |
| Unit ID: | PSYCP7004 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 090701 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit provides a foundation for professional practice in clinical psychology. Topics covered include counselling skills and clinical interviewing, assessment, case formulation and treatment planning, and ethical and professional issues in the practice of clinical psychology. The role of supervision and self-care in professional practice will also be included. The unit will involve both theoretical and practical learning components. This unit introduces students to practical skills required to be a general psychologist. It begins to prepare students for their internship year prior to general registration as a psychologist through the development of professional identity and reflective practice and will develop practical skills and competencies through activities such as role plays, simulated practice and observation. |
| 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: |
| On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the nature of professional practice in psychology |
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| K2. | Apply the models of therapeutic practice and clinical intake procedures |
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| K3. | Compare the theories and models of case formulation and the process of evidence-based treatment planning within the field of clinical psychology |
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| K4. | Describe the process of psychotherapy and counselling and its function in psychological treatment |
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| K5. | Evaluate ethical and legal issues related to psychological practice |
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| K6. | Evaluate, select, and apply cognitive-behavioural interventions in a culturally responsive manner. |
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| K7. | Identify the implications and risks of the misuse of CBT in clinical populations |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Development of clinical interviewing skills with a clear focus on the development of respectful relationships with clients. |
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| S2. | Demonstrate proficiency in conducting mental status examinations and assessment of suicide risk |
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| S3. | Demonstrate proficiency in the administration and interpretation of assessment measures |
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| S4. | Explain and perform skills relevant in the assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, and treatment planning within professional psychological practice |
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| S5. | Demonstrate the use of strong counselling skills in psychological practice |
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| S6. | Demonstrate development of critical assessment, evaluation and decision making skills in working with ethical dilemmas |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Evaluate and self-monitor the development of professional skills and knowledge in clinical psychological practice. |
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| A2. | Engage in supervised professional practice. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: Legislation and codes of professional practice Ethical decision-making processes Counselling skills Mental Status Exam & Suicide Risk Assessment Assessment Case formulation Treatment planning Clinical supervision Reflective practice Competence Self-care |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1-K7 S1-S3 A1, A2
| Quiz- professional and ethical issues in psychological practice | Test | 10-20% | | 2. | K1, K2, K4, K5 S2-S3 A1-A2
| A clinical interview and written formulation | Practical and Written report | 50-80% | | 3. | K1-K7, S1-S6 A1-A2
| Log Book | Written Task | 10-30% |
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