PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM B
PSY5PPB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This practicum subject involves practical placement(s) at external agencies. You will begin to work as a probationary psychologist under the supervision of a Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor. A total of 300 hours practicum experience including a minimum 80 hours direct client contact and 40 hours of supervision will be required. Your level of competency and skill development or professional placement obligations may require more hours. Online seminars will support you and facilitate group case discussions.
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
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Learning resources
Australian Psychology
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URLhttps://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/ethics-and-practice-standards
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Mental Health Legislation
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Placement Handbook on LMS
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AuthorMS
Year2020
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Mental Health Legislation
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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 required300 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsTravel may be involved
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Week 27-52, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAffrica McCarthy
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
Forty 7.50 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
A minimum 40 hours supervision and 80 hours direct client contact
SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid-placement review (1500 words equivalent) The word count is intended to reflect the professional practicum mid-review meeting time, preparation of up to date placement documentation, including the mid-placement review self-reflection task. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final placement review and all placement paperwork (2000 words equivalent)The word count is intended to reflect the professional practicum final -review meeting time, the preparation of completed placement documentation folio and simulated skills demonstration hurdle. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Oral presentation of one case report and active participation in discussion of others. (3000 words equivalent). | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |