GED1830

Clinical placement in psychology

Associate Professor N J King and Dr A P Greenway

24 points - 3 hours per week - Full-year - Clayton - Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance in relevant academic subjects

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, counselling and intervention in the specialist field of educational and developmental psychology; advanced report writing skills relevant to the specialist field of educational and developmental psychology; an advanced knowledge of local human service systems in the specialist field of educational and developmental psychology; an understanding of legal or ethical issues relevant to the specialist field of educational and developmental psychology.

Synopsis Entry to this subject will be based on academic performance in prerequisite subjects, plus personal suitability to undertake clinical placement under the supervision of members of the faculty staff in psychology. Successful completion of the prerequisite subjects does not automatically guarantee entry to this practica subject. Students will be required to carry out a minimum of 240 hours client contact during placement in the general fields of psychological assessment and intervention within a variety of clinical settings under the direct supervision of a psychologist, and a similar number of hours in non-contact activities within the placement setting. The practicum is designed to develop a range of professional skills and to acquaint students with issues of professional ethics and practice in psychology. Students will be required to spend up to four days per week during the November - October period on placement. In all, students must undertake three placements (one minor and two major). Total days on placement must be at least 240 over the placements. In addition to field placement, students will be required to attend fortnightly meetings with their university supervisors.

Assessment Written case reports (1500-3000 words): 60% - Evaluations: 40%

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