CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT LITERATURE
PSY5CTL
2015
Credit points: 10
Subject outline
The primary aim of this module is to give candidates the time and incentive to become familiar with the literature on the theory, phenomeology, assessment and treatment of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and abuse. A secondary aim of the module is to give candidates an experience of participating in a peer-managed 'Journal Club' format for professional development. Candidates are required to timetable each week a two-hour reading session (one hour on Journal Club weeks) in addition to the literature-chasing and assignment reading and writing time that should be allocated for any unit. They will also participate in a peer-managed journal club by reading the papers to be discussed, and by choosing and leading discussion on a paper for one topic area.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 10
Subject Co-ordinator: John Farhall
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission to SMCP or SDPCP
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Familiarity with current literature about evidence-based treatments for selected major psychiatric disorders
- Activities:
- Journal club participation
02. Familiarity with at least one model or theory driving evidence-based treatment for each of six major disorders/disorder groups
- Activities:
- Self-directed reading ; Written Assignment
03. Experience in leading and participating in a peer-managed professional development group
- Activities:
- Journal club participation; Choosing a Journal Club paper and leading discussion of it
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Farhall
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Six 1.0 hours collaborative based learning every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Six fortnightly 1-hour Journal Club meetings."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two hours per week including formal reading time."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1-hour planning meeting."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| attendance and participation in Journal Club | 10 | 01, 03 | |
| one 3,000 word assignment covering models and treatments for each disorder | 90 | 01, 02 |