Courses & Units
Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 2 PSY710
Introduction
This unit aims to provide students with a critical overview of ethical and professional issues relevant to clinical psychology practice. Ethical decision-making models will be applied to real-world case examples to assist students in identifying issues pertaining to complex and nuanced ethical and professional dilemmas. Students will be required to consider dilemmas involving competing ethical and professional duties and responsibilities. Students will also consider the interplay between ethics, morals, values and legal codes, as they relate to clinical practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSY710 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Professor Kimberley Norris |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | 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 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* 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
- Formulate and communicate written and oral responses to complex ethical and professional dilemmas as informed by ethical codes, guidelines, standards, legislation, theory and research in clinical practice.
- Evaluate the intersection between ethics, morals, values and legal codes, as they relate to clinical psychology 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 | $1,828.00 | $858.00 | $1,002.00 | $2,445.00 |
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.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1Concurrent Prerequisites
Clinical Psychology Placement 2Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA740Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2hr Seminar weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | OSCE (50%)|Assignment (50%) |
| 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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