CLINICAL PRACTICUM D
PSY5PCD
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This practicum takes place in an external placement agency.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jordana Bayer
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. Apply assessment and treatment skills based on evidence-based clinical psychology practice
- Activities:
- Supervision of practical skills in assessment and treatment related to clients seen
02. Exemplify professional integrity by identifying and discussing the ethical basis of clinical psychology professional practice
- Activities:
- Supervision in relation to client face-to-face work. Participate in case analysis class discussion around ethical issues arising in various clinical practice cases
03. Sensitively communicate outcomes of psychological assessments and treatment decisions
- Activities:
- Supervision of written client reports and case notes
04. Demonstrate a reflective and flexible approach to clinical psychology practice
- Activities:
- Supervision in relation to client face-to-face work
05. Engage professionally with a range of clients and types of practice
- Activities:
- Supervision of professional behaviour with clients and other professionals
Melbourne, 2018, Week 02-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jordana Bayer
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.
"one 2-hour case analysis seminar per week"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 02 - 26
One 335.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"approx. two days placement per week"
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.0 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 hours of placement related study"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid- placement review (2500 words equivalent) | The word count is intended to reflect the clinical practicum end-review meeting time, but the work required to prepare for this meeting is considerably more (client case-work during the second half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final placement review and all placement paperwork (3000 words equivalent) | The word count is intended to reflect the clinical practicum end-review meeting time, but the work required to prepare for this meeting is considerably more (client case-work during the second half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Case analyses involving active participation in discussion of 10-12 cases (1000 words equivalent) | To meet professional accreditation guidelines all assessments must be passed and 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to approximately 80% attendance) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2018, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jordana Bayer
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.
"one 2-hour case analysis seminar per week"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 335.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"approx. two days placement per week"
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 hours of placement related study"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid- placement review (2500 words equivalent) | The word count is intended to reflect the clinical practicum end-review meeting time, but the work required to prepare for this meeting is considerably more (client case-work during the second half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final placement review and all placement paperwork (3000 words equivalent) | The word count is intended to reflect the clinical practicum end-review meeting time, but the work required to prepare for this meeting is considerably more (client case-work during the second half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Case analyses involving active participation in discussion of 10-12 cases (1000 words equivalent) | To meet professional accreditation guidelines all assessments must be passed and 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to approximately 80% attendance) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |