MHP5071

Advanced clinical health psychology (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Sue Burney

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (OCL)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. describe in detail the treatment modalities offered to patients in a specialist medical unit eg., renal, cardiac facilities; 2. identify the psychological issues that are relevant to a specialist treatment unit or clinic; 3. make recommendations for how medical units can make better use of health psychology assessments and interventions to improve patient quality of life; 4. describe the similarities and differences between theoretical 'best practices' and 'real life' health psychology practices in a specialist medical treatment unit or clinic; 5. apply health psychology principles to the assessment and interventions offered in other specialist medical units.

Assessment: Literature review (3000 words): 30% + Clinical report (6000 words): 60% + Participation in an on-line discussion group: 10%

Off-campus attendance requirements: five-day residential school

Prerequisites: MHP5051