psy5cat clin assessment
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF MAJOR DISORDERS
PSY5CAT
Not currently offered
Credit points: 10
Subject outline
This unit introduces students to the concepts of 'evidence-based practice' with particular reference to uses and limitations of published Clinical Practice Guidelines. Lectures cover current evidence-based treatment of several major disorders in detail. Specific psychological models and treatments are emphasised, with medical and social interventions addressed more briefly. The disorders/clinical problems addressed include the following: mood disorders,psychotic disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and abuse.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points10
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Farhall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
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Prerequisites Admission to SMCP or SDPCP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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