EDF6509

Clinical placement in psychology 3 ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Assoc. Prof N J King, Dr A P Greenway

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2006 (OCL)
Clayton SA-02 2006 (Day)
Clayton SA-02 2006 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: The practicum develops a range of professional skills and acquaints students with issues of professional ethics and practice in psychology. Students spend between three and four days per week during the November-October period on placement. In all, students undertake three placements (one minor and two major). Total hours on placement must be at least 1000 (125 days) over the three placements. Students also attend fortnightly meetings with their university supervisors. Clinical placement in psychology 3 is usually undertaken in semester 02. In this placement students are expected to complete 432 hours (54 days) of practical experience, including a minimum of 125 client contact hours.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of the three practica units, students should have developed advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, counselling and intervention; advanced report writing skills; an advanced knowledge of local human service systems and an understanding of legal or ethical issues relevant to the specialist fields of counselling or educational & developmental psychology.

Assessment: Written case study (4800 words equiv.): 60% + Supervisor evaluations (3200 word equiv.): 40%.

Contact Hours: 432 hours (54 days) of clinical placement experience, including a minimum of 125 client contact hours (some days and hours may be transferred between the three placements with the permission of the placement coordinator).

Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance in relevant academic units