CLINICAL PRACTICUM B
PSY5PCB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This practicum subject takes place in either the Psychology Clinic in the School of Psychology and Public Health or an external agency.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEric Morris
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days required45 days
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsCompleted at University Psychology Clinic; 2 days/week practicing as a provisional psychologist
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 02-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEric Morris
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.00 h placement - off site 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 per week
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 2 - 26
One 335.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Conducted at internal clinic
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-placement review (1,500-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. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final placement review and all placement paperwork (2,000-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 first half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Case-analyses involving two oral case presentations (3,000-words equivalent) Active participation in discussion of 10-12 others. To meet professional accreditation guidelines all assessments must be passed and 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to approximately 80% attendance). | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEric Morris
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.00 h placement - off site 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 per week
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 335.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement conducted at internal clinic
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 h 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
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-placement review (1,500-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. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final placement review and all placement paperwork (2,000-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 first half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Case-analyses involving two oral case presentations (3,000-words equivalent) Active participation in discussion of 10-12 others. To meet professional accreditation guidelines all assessments must be passed and 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to approximately 80% attendance). | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |