Courses & Units
Assessment Skills in Psychology Practice 1 PSY701
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the key diagnostic frameworks and assessment methods for common mental health presentations. Students are also introduced to cognitive assessment and oriented to risk assessment and safety planning. Consideration is also given to cultural and developmental factors relevant to these processes.
Summary
| Unit name | Assessment Skills in Psychology Practice 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSY701 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Diana Horrex |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Integrate information to construct diagnostic formulations for a range of common mental health presentations
- Formulate and conduct culturally appropriate psychological assessments for a broad range of common mental health presentations
- Tailor verbal and non-verbal skills to engage stakeholders and manage psychological assessment across a range of settings
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA711Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3hr Seminar weekly, 4hrs independent learning weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Diagnostic Commentary (20%)|Cognitive Assessment Skills Demonstration (40%)|Intake interview skills demonstration (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Suggestions will be made during the course of the semester by teaching staff. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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