MHP5051

Clinical health psychology ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Nicole Rinehart

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: The role of the health psychologist within acute and chronic health care settings will be outlined in this unit. The areas that will be examined include the psychological treatment of a range of health problems; the psychological impact of illness and subsequent adjustment issues; dying, death and bereavement, and the role of support networks in health and illness.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will: 1. understand the aetiology, course and prognosis of major health problems; 2. have conducted assessment and treatment of habit control and behaviour change; 3. appreciate the preventative approaches to reccurent and/or chronic conditions and disease; 4. understand the psychological approaches to rehabilitation.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 30% + Assessment report (1500 words): 30% + Class presentation: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 30%

Off-campus attendance requirements: Five-day on-campus workshop