Courses & Units
Assessment, Professional Roles & Ethics KHA453
Introduction
A major aim of this unit is to extend students’ theoretical understanding of assessment issues, assessment practice and reporting. The unit will provide supervised practical experience in the administration and interpretation of IQ and other tests commonly used by practising psychologists. Other aims are to develop an awareness of ethical and intercultural issues, and the role of the professional psychologist, and to develop professional report writing skills. At the end of this course students will have a solid understanding of the issues involved in test selection, administration and reporting across the full age range, and will have a working knowledge of the administration of a small number of tests. Students will also gain an understanding of how assessment interviews are conducted. Key ethical issues in professional practice are discussed and familiarity with the Code of Professional Conduct and relevant registration legislation are developed.
Summary
| Unit name | Assessment, Professional Roles & Ethics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KHA453 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Cynthia Honan|Doctor Michael Quinn |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the professional practice of psychological scientists and psychologists using ethical principles, codes, and guidelines, and appropriate laws
- Integrate knowledge of psychometric assessment processes and results profiles to develop client-focused recommendations and reports
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090701 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | $1,118.00 | $2,695.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
Admission into M4O or M4Y or R4A or S4ETeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x half day workshops Online seminars, online lectures, self-directed readings and quizzes. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Professional Assessment Report - Background (25%)|Assessment Report – Interpretation and Recommendations (35%)|Ethical Decision-Making Task (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics, 2007. Melbourne: APS
Additional readings will be provided by the lecturers and placed on MyLO |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Morrissey, S.A., Reddy, P., Davidson, G.R., & Allan, A. (2015). Ethics and Professional Practice for Psychologists. (2nd ed.). Melbourne, VIC: Cengage. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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