Courses & Units

Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1 PSY702

Introduction

This unit considers common professional and ethical issues in psychological practice. Students are introduced to key ethical codes, guidelines, standards and legislation relevant to psychology practice. Ethical decision-making models will be applied to real-world case examples to assist students in identifying ethical and professional issues, responsibilities and obligations.

Summary

Unit name Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1
Unit code PSY702
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Coordinator Doctor Mandy Matthewson
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

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International students
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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

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Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate and communicate ethical and professional issues arising in psychological practice in written and oral form.
  • Apply existing ethical codes, guidelines, and standards to respond to common ethical and professional issues that arise in psychological practice.
  • Demonstrate non-maleficence, beneficence and respect in professional psychological practice.

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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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA734

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2hr Seminar weekly, 3hrs independent learning weekly

AssessmentAssignment (50%)|OSCE (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

You will need access to the following text:

Morrissey, S.A., Reddy, P., Davidson, G.R., Allan, A. (2015). Ethics and Professional Practice for Psychologists. Second Edition. Melbourne, VIC: Cengage

Additional readings will be provided by the lecturers and placed on MyLO
Recommended

Readings will be provided on MyLO during the semester.  

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