Courses & Units
Professional Practicum 2 KHA759
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
Professional Practicum 2 is the second practicum unit for this course. This unit will provide you with an opportunity to observe and practice the application of psychology in a structured and supervised setting/s. The practicum will promote a scientist-practitioner model of the professional psychologist with opportunities to develop competencies and increase level of independence. You will be expected to consider therapeutic issues and apply techniques while on field placement. This will be reflected in your interaction with clients, standard of case formulations, and demonstrated understanding of assessment and the therapeutic process. At the end of this Unit you will have developed the competencies necessary for undertaking an Internship program with the Psychology Board of Australia following graduation.
Summary
| Unit name | Professional Practicum 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KHA759 |
| Credit points | 18.75 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Tracey Dean |
| 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).
Learning Outcomes
- apply a scientist practitioner model of practice to a small range of client presentations to develop case formulations, conduct risk assessments, make diagnoses and develop treatment plans
- apply counselling skills and evidence based therapeutic techniques for common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression
- select, administer, score and interpret a range of psychometric tests and questionnaires to prepare professional reports and provide verbal feedback to families and relevant professionals
- apply relevant legislation and ethical and professional practice guidelines to make clinical decisions about ethical dilemmas in practice
- critically reflect on your own client work through engagement in the supervision process to become a reflective practitioner
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 | $2,743.00 | $1,287.00 | $1,503.00 | $3,667.50 |
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
KHA730 AND KHA734 AND KHA714 AND KHA713 AND KHA722 AND KHA711Concurrent Prerequisites
KHA721 AND KHA724 and KHA735Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly attachment to placement agency. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Demonstration of Clinical Competencies|Placement (100%)|Case Study Report. |
| Timetable | View 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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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