Courses & Units
Advanced Psychology Assessment and Intervention Skills PSY715
Introduction
This unit will introduce provisional psychologists to advanced clinical psychological interventions utilising a disorder-specific framework. Focus will be on the advanced understanding of the diagnostic features of clinical disorders and presentations and their development across the lifespan and diverse presentations. Where appropriate, sessions will be supplemented with audio-visual material and handouts, and students should be prepared to role-play elements of the key therapy skills when discussed.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Psychology Assessment and Intervention Skills |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSY715 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Doctor David Bakker |
| 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
- Apply and interpret current DSM and ICD systems to assess and diagnose comorbid mental health disorders.
- Evaluate the priority and severity of psychological symptoms for transdiagnostic clinical intervention.
- Develop and justify different clinical psychological interventions to create evidence-based, flexible treatment plans that are responsive to changes in client presentation.
- Evaluate the efficacy of selected interventions to reduce symptom severity in clinical disorders.
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
Psychology Assessment and Intervention SkillsTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3hr workshop weekly, 3hr online class Fortnightly, 4hrs independent learning weekly |
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| Assessment | OSCE (50%)|Written Treatment Plan (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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