CLINICAL PRACTICUM D

PSY5PCD

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This practicum takes place in an external placement agency.

SchoolPsychology and Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJordana Bayer

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 requiredOne 335 hour placement (approx 2 days per week); 2 hours per week seminar; 10 hours related study

Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply assessment and treatment skills based on evidence-based clinical psychology practice
02. Exemplify professional integrity by identifying and discussing the ethical/cultural basis of clinical psychology professional practice
03. Sensitively communicate outcomes of psychological assessments and treatment decisions
04. Demonstrate a reflective and flexible approach to clinical psychology practice
05. Engage professionally with a range of clients and types of practice

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 02-26, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJordana Bayer

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.00 hours 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

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 2 - 26
One 335.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Approx. two days placement per week

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Mid- placement review (2,500-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.

N/AOtherIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Final placement review and all placement paperwork (3,000-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 second half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage.

N/AOtherIndividualNo45 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Case analyses involving active participation in discussion of 10-12 cases (1,000-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).

N/AOtherIndividualNo25 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJordana Bayer

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 335.00 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

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.00 hours 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

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Mid- placement review (2,500-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.

N/AOtherIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Final placement review and all placement paperwork (3,000-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 second half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage.

N/AOtherIndividualNo45 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Case analyses involving active participation in discussion of 10-12 cases (1,000-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).

N/AOtherIndividualNo25 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5