Overview

The DPsych program has established a network of placements in a variety of settings within which students can receive appropriate practica training. The practica coordinator and staff at the agency arrange the placements. Student preferences, practica availability and student training needs are taken account of in this process. Which agency … For more content click the Read More button below.

Requisites

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Jennie Ponsford

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Adam McKay

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

developed skill and confidence in applying their theoretical knowledge to the psychological treatment of individuals with relatively uncomplicated emotional and/or behavioural problems and to the assessment of treatment outcomes.

2.

developed an awareness of the intricacy of the therapeutic relationship and of the contribution of their personal qualities to it. Their contribution to service delivery should reflect the principles of best practice and their role within an agency should be equivalent to that of a junior employee. 

3.

the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of the agency's role in service delivery and to service delivery and to independently contribute to the development of strategies for improved service delivery.

Teaching approach

Work-integrated learning

Assessment summary

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment

1 - Placement Contract
2 - Mid-placement Review
3 - Student Diary
4 - Student Case/Logbook
5 - Supervisor Logbook
6 - Final Student Assessment Report
7 - Final Supervisor Assessment Report
8 - Participate in OSCE
9 - Clinical Report

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Psychology