MHP5102

Placement I (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Gavin Sullivan

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Students will undertake the first of three 42-day placements in a health organisation under the supervision of a health psychologist who is a member of the APS College of Health Psychologists. Placement seminars, which will be held at the residential schools, will cover topics relevant to the professional practice of health psychology. No more than 42 days of the total placement requirement can be undertaken at the student's current employment. Students will be required to register as a probationary psychologist with the Victorian Psychologist Registration Board before they commence this placement.

Assessment: Three placement reports (500 words each): 30% + Case study (1500 words): 20% + Supervisor's reports : 50% + Student logbook: hurdle requirement

Off-campus attendance requirements: Five-day residential school

Prerequisites: MHP5011, MHP5021, MHP5032, MHP5042, MHP5051, MHP5061

Corequisites: MHP5072