PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM B

PSY5PPB

2021

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

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Admission to HMPPSB, completion of PSY5PPA

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

Learning resources

Australian Psychology

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

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PublisherAPS

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

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

Other descriptionN/A

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Mental Health Legislation

Resource TypeWeb resource

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorN/A

YearN/A

Edition/VolumeN/A

Publisheronline

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Chapter/issueN/A

URLhttps://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 TypeWeb resource

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorN/A

YearN/A

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Publisheronline

ISBNN/A

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Chapter/issueN/A

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

Other descriptionN/A

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Placement Handbook on LMS

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorMS

Year2020

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PublisherN/A

ISBNN/A

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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

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

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarina Chan

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 42
Twelve 7.00 hours placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
At least 80 hours with clients, 60 hours supervision

SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour seminar every two weeks on weekdays at night from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
Two 7.00 hours workshop other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% 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 (client case-work during the first half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage

N/AN/AN/ANo20 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 (client case-work during the first half of the placement) and this is reflected in the percentage

N/AN/AN/ANo40 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/AN/AN/ANo40 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5