psy5atd assessment treatment maj disorders
ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF MAJOR DISORDERS
PSY5ATD
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject is designed to provide an opportunity to learn in some depth about treatments for major disorders in adult populations, from a standpoint of the critical use of clinical practice guidelines and evidence based practice.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Farhall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically appraise evidence based practice
- Activities:
- Written appraisals of evidence based practice and clinical guidelines
02. Demonstrate a familiarity with specific treatments for major disorders and their underpinning theoretical models
- Activities:
- Self directed reading. Written analysis of theoretical models
03. Demonstrate an ability to participate and lead a peer managed professional development group
- Activities:
- Leading one group and writing a self reflective journal on leadership
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Farhall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word treatment guideline revieo | 25 | 01 | |
| one 2,250 word theoretical models assignment | 60 | 02 | |
| one 750 word reflective journal | 15 | 03 |