Courses & Units
Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 3 PSY714
Introduction
This unit will extend students’ understanding of, and skill in navigating complex ethical and professional practice issues in clinical psychology. This will involve facilitating student engagement in professional development and supervision processes. The unit will incorporate a range of formats including direct instruction, case discussions and peer feedback to explore complex ethical and professional practice issues. Discussion of professional practice and ethical issues will be linked to clinical psychology theory, as well as relevant ethical codes, guidelines, and standards. Students will extend their application of self-reflective/self-practice skills of their competencies to identify goals and strategies for enhancing their practice in clinical psychology.
Summary
| Unit name | Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 3 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSY714 |
| 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 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | 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 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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
- Formulate goals to enhance clinical practice skills and knowledge for continuing professional development.
- Tailor communication of client information across diverse contexts.
- Evaluate clinical psychology processes influencing client outcomes.
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
Prerequisites
Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 2Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA741Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3hr workshop weekly, 2hr Online class weekly |
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| Assessment | Case Presentation (25%)|Report (35%)|CPD Plan (40%) |
| 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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