CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM B
PSY5PNB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this practicum subject you will build on the foundation knowledge and skills obtained from PSY5PNA and begin to develop competencies essential for clinical neuropsychology practice by undertaking practice in evidence-based assessment, case formulation, intervention, and professional writing of case notes and reports. The placement requires attendance for the equivalent of two days per week over approximately five months (45 days). The case analysis series provides the opportunity for you, at all stages within the degree, to observe and present case material arising from placement with scope for detailed discussion of neurological and psychological disorders that give rise to patterns of behaviour and cognitive performance. Professional and ethical issues that can arise in the practice of clinical neuropsychology are also discussed. .
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLauren Fitzpatrick
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
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Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Neuropsychological Assessment
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorLezak, M.D., Howieson, D.B., Bigler, E.D., & Tranel, D.
Year2012
Edition/Volume5th ed
PublisherOxford: OUP
ISBN978-0195395525
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A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorStrauss, E., Sherman, E.M.S, & Spreen, O.
Year2006
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherNew York: OUP
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Evidence of Absence: A Guide to Cognitive Assessment in Australia.
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorCrowe, S.F.
Year2010
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PublisherBrisbane: Australian Academic Press
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Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Neuropsychology
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorBush, S.S.
Year2018
Edition/Volume2nd Ed
PublisherNew York: Oxford University Press.
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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 requiredTotal = 362 hours - One 338 hour placement (2 days per week for 45 days from week 02-26 or week 27-52); 24 hours case analysis (2 hours per week during semester)
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsPolice check, WWCC, immunisations required Completed at University Psychology Clinic or external placement agency (metro or regional)
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 02-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLauren Fitzpatrick
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 2 - 26
Two 1.00 d placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
two days (15 hours) placement per week
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Analysis participation and presentation (1,500-words) At least one 50-minute presentation of a case seen on placement. Active participation in discussion of other student case presentations. To meet professional accreditation guidelines, all assessments must be passed and a minimum of 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to 80% attendance). | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Mid-placement review (2,000-words equivalent) The word count is intended to reflect the practicum mid-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 | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final placement review with submission of log book, casebooks and reports (3,000-words equivalent) The word count is intended to reflect the practicum end-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 | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLauren Fitzpatrick
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
Two 1.00 d placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
two days (15 hours) placement per week
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Analysis participation and presentation (1,500-words) At least one 50-minute presentation of a case seen on placement. Active participation in discussion of other student case presentations. To meet professional accreditation guidelines, all assessments must be passed and a minimum of 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to 80% attendance). | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Mid-placement review (2,000-words equivalent) The word count is intended to reflect the practicum mid-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 | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final placement review with submission of log book, casebooks and reports (3,000-words equivalent) The word count is intended to reflect the practicum end-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 | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |