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 |
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| 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 | |
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 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
- 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
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
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA734Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2hr Seminar weekly, 3hrs independent learning weekly |
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| Assessment | Assignment (50%)|OSCE (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
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 |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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