PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM B

PSY5PPB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This practicum subject is a continuation of PSY5PPA and involves practical placement(s) at external agencies. You will begin to see clients as probationary psychologists and will be supervised to interact with clients in different professional/healthcare settings. You will apply theoretical principles and practical skills learnt in real-world settings with regional/rural emphasis. Online seminars will support you and discuss cases seen and workshops will facilitate group case discussions in groups. A total of at least 80 hours with clients with 60 hours of supervision will be required.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Affrica McCarthy

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission to HMPPSB, completion of PSY5PPA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Mental Health Legislation

Resource Type: Web resource

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

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Publisher: online

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URL: https://www.ranzcp.org/practice-education/guidelines-and-resources-for-practice/mental-health-legislation-australia-and-new-zealan

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Mental Health Legislation

Resource Type: Web resource

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

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URL: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/mental-health-legislation-and-human-rights

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Australian Psychology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

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Publisher: APS

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URL: https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/ethics-and-practice-standards

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Placement Handbook on LMS

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: MS

Year: 2020

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Career Ready

Career-focused: Yes

Work-based learning: Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced:
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subject: Entire subject

Total hours/days required: 230 hours

Location of WBL activity (region): Flexible

WBL addtional requirements: Travel may be involved.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply assessment and treatment skills based on evidence-based professional psychology practice

02. Exemplify professional integrity by identifying and discussing the ethical basis of psychology professional practice

03. Competently communicate outcomes of psychological assessments and treatment decisions

04. Apply advanced clinical and/or professional skills to professional psychology practice

05. Communicate clearly and coherently with diverse clients and in the management of different types of practices

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Affrica McCarthy

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 7.00 hours placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
At least 80 hours with clients, 60 hours supervision

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour seminar every two weeks on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 7.00 hours workshop other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Mid-placement review(1500 words equivalent)The word count is intended to reflect the clinical practicum mid-review meeting time, but the work required to prepare for this meeting is considerably more (simulated skills demonstration hurdle, client case-work during the first half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentagehttps://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/sites/default/files/public/Standards_20180912_Published_Final_v1.2.pdf	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Final placement review and all placement paperwork (2000 words equivalent)The word count is intended to reflect the clinical practicum mid-review meeting time, but the work required to prepare for this meeting is considerably more (simulated skills demonstration hurdle, client case-work during the second half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage) https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/sites/default/files/public/Standards_20180912_Published_Final_v1.2.pdf	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Two Case presentations (3000 words equivalent)Active participation in discussion of 10-12 others. To meet professional accreditation guidelines all assessments must be passed and 40 days of placement is required (equivalent to approximately 80% attendance)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5