Courses & Units

Advanced Ethics and Professional Practice KHA757

This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.

Introduction

This unit introduces advanced issues in psychological practice ranging from treating adult clients with complex trauma, couple therapy, working in forensic settings, working with clients from diverse backgrounds, sexuality and gender, and preparing for professional practice and clinical endorsement. Students will complete two-hour lectures addressing each of these topics presented by expert clinicians in the relevant fields. Classroom discussion and exercises provide an opportunity to develop advanced professional skills.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Ethics and Professional Practice
Unit code KHA757
Credit points 6.25
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Coordinator Doctor Leesa Van Niekerk
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 11/7/2022 9/8/2022 29/8/2022 16/10/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • understand the role of psychologists in specialised settings and with different therapy modes
  • understand the requisite skills of psychologists in specialist settings and for different modes of treatment
  • understand the requirements for ongoing professional development

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 $914.00 $429.00 $501.00 $1,222.50

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KHA734 AND KHA714

Concurrent Prerequisites

KHA735 and KHA724

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2 x Lectures (110 minutes) weekly

AssessmentOSCE (50%)|Written report (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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