0 points, SCA Band 1, 0.000 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit
School of Psychological Sciences
Chief examiner(s)
Associate Professor Nikolaos Kazantzis
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Co-requisites
Must be enrolled in Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology or Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology
Synopsis
Psychopathology Part I and II are designed to impart students with a working knowledge of mental disorders. The units also aim to equip students with the clinical skills required to assess, formulate and diagnose clients presenting with a variety of clinical conditions.
Outcomes
At the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- Conduct a clinical interview with a client, incorporating a mental status examination.
- Complete a thorough and accurate written evaluation of a client.
- Be familiar with major classes of psychiatric illness.
- Feel competent in the formulation and diagnosis of a wide variety of psychiatric problems.
- Effectively and appropriately contribute to case discussions regarding formulation and diagnoses and reflect upon and evaluate own and others' assessment/clinical interviewing skills
Assessment
Satisfactory Class Participation (Hurdle)
Mental Status Examination 20%
Psychological Report (1500 words) 30%
End of semester take home exam 50%