CLINICAL PRACTICUM A
PSY5PCA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This placement is organised so that Trainees can begin their practical work through observation. The observations take a number of forms. Trainees will be asked to watch DVDs of therapy interactions, they will be asked to observe a case with an experienced clinician and they will be expected to attend and observe case analysis. Placement A is an internal placement.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lynette Evans
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Familiarity with legal and professional matters
- Activities:
- Observations of a clinical case, supervision and case analysis
02. Early stages of proficiency in interviewing
- Activities:
- Observations of a clinical case, supervision and case analysis
03. Observations of behaviour
- Activities:
- Observations of clincial case
04. The early stage of formulation and treatment plans
- Activities:
- Observations of a clinical case, supervision and case analysis
05. Intervention techniques
- Activities:
- Observations of a clinical case, supervision and case analysis
06. The beginning stgaes of the ability to communicate and liase for a range of purposes
- Activities:
- Observations of a clinical case, supervision and case analysis
07. Observing counselling skills
- Activities:
- Observations of the clinical case
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lynette Evans
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Case analysis seminar"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 53.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Thirteen hours of case observations and 20 hours of participation in supervision and tasks associated with client work. Twenty hours of DVD observations of face to face therapy."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical reports based on client observation, and participation in supervision and associated work. | Satisfactory completion of clinical reports based on client observation, and participation in supervision and associated work | 60 | 02, 05, 06 |
| Attendance at case meetings | 20 | 04, 07 | |
| Satisfactory completion of a log book documenting viewing of 20 hours of DVD face to face therapy | 20 | 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lynette Evans
Class requirements
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.
"Case analysis seminar"
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 53.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Thirteen hours of case observations and 20 hours of participation in supervision and tasks associated with client work. Twenty hours of DVD observations of face to face therapy."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical reports based on client observation, and participation in supervision and associated work. | Satisfactory completion of clinical reports based on client observation, and participation in supervision and associated work | 60 | 02, 05, 06 |
| Attendance at case meetings | 20 | 04, 07 | |
| Satisfactory completion of a log book documenting viewing of 20 hours of DVD face to face therapy | 20 | 01, 03 |