psy5ppa professional psychology practicum a
PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM A
PSY5PPA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
You will observe psychologists engaging in practice with clients in this practicum subject. You will have been prepared through coursework subjects where information about counselling skills, assessment and intervention skills have been introduced. You will begin to develop practical skills by observing an experienced psychologist working with clients and role-playing with peers. You will also be attending case discussions and supervised meetings of observed cases. Online seminars will support you and discuss cases observed and workshops will facilitate group case discussions in groups. The subject will include 60 hours of observations and 40 hours of supervision.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLynette Evans
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission to HMPPSB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Australian Psychology Society Code of Ethics
Resource TypeBook
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PublisherAvailable for APS members
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Mental Health Legislation
Resource TypeBook
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Publisheronline
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URLhttps://www.ranzcp.org/public
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Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights
Resource TypeBook
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Publisheronline
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required70 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
WBL addtional requirementsOn campus at Bendigo or online.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLynette Evans
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 5.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Equivalent to 60 hours of observation and 40 hours supervision
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 7.00 hours workshop other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Case log book (10 hours of role play with client related activities, 50 hours of direct observation) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Case log book (40 hours supervision and case discussion) (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two Case reports (3000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |