psy5ppb professional psychology practicum b
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAffrica McCarthy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission to HMPPSB, completion of PSY5PPA
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Learning resources
Mental Health Legislation
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Mental Health Legislation
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Australian Psychology
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URLhttps://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/ethics-and-practice-standards
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Placement Handbook on LMS
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AuthorMS
Year2020
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days required230 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsTravel may be involved.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAffrica 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |