Practicum 2

Unit code: HPP7002 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
APC6085 - Foundations of Psychotherapy; and
HPP7001 - Practicum 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit refers to the placement at the VU Psychology clinic. This placement comprises a total of 300 hours that are completed as part of HPP7001 Practicum 1 and this unit, HPP7002 Practicum 2. While the objectives are similar to Practicum 1, the level of independent practice further challenges the student to broaden their responsibilities beyond those learned in the first unit. They will be expected to consider therapeutic issues and apply techniques to a more advanced level. This will be reflected in their interaction with clients, standard of case formulations, and sensitivity to therapeutic process and case management issues.

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;
  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 competencies with due appreciation of the legal and ethical issues involved.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

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 (1,000 words)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Submission of a case study including intervention plan (3,000 words)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Successful completion of placement evidenced by the clinical supervisor's evaluation report.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

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

Master of Professional Psychology
HMPP | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 1 year

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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