Clinic Experience

Unit code: HCP6001 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
APC6085 - Foundations of Psychotherapy
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit will introduce students to a range of professional activities undertaken by community and clinical psychologists. Students will complete a placement at the Victoria University Psychology Clinic, undertaking activities including individual and group therapy, cognitive and behavioural assessments, clinical observation of other psychologist’s work, and participation in the activities of a psychology practice. Students will receive close supervision by registered psychologist supervisors, learn about ethical, legal and organisational practice issues, and experience professional contact with a range of health professionals.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exemplify the stage-appropriate assessment and intervention skills expected of provisional psychologists in line with Australian Psychology Accreditation Council competencies;
  2. Implement professional record maintenance skills in relation to log-books, progress notes and clinic files in a professional agency;
  3. Exhibit familiarity with the organisational context and professional network including other health professionals in which the psychology practice is embedded; and
  4. Exhibit a developing ability to carry out professional psychology activities in a professional manner, with due appreciation of the legal and ethical issues involved.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Submission of pre-placement documentation
Assessment type: Journal
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Log book meeting minimum number of required hours
Assessment type: Journal
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Reflective journal on placement experiences (2000 words)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Submission of a case study including intervention plan (3000 words)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Successful completion of placement evidenced by the clinical supervisor’s evaluation mid and end of placement reviews

Students must pass all assessments to pass this unit.

Required reading

Nil required texts for this unit.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
AMAL | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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