Courses & Units
Professional Psychology Placement 1 PSY720
Introduction
This unit will introduce students the foundational psychological assessment, case formulation, intervention skills, and professional practice requirements of psychologists with general registration, via simulated work environments. The unit will incorporate a range of learning experiences including role plays, individual and group-based supervision, and self-reflection/self-practice.
Summary
Unit name | Professional Psychology Placement 1 |
---|---|
Unit code | PSY720 |
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
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 justify psychological assessment, case formulation, and intervention plans, under supervision, for a range of simulated psychological presentations and intersections commensurate with Stage 1 competencies as measured by the Clinical Psychology Placement Rating Scale (CYPRS).
- Apply psychological assessment, under supervision, to current diagnostic frameworks to inform evidence-based treatment commensurate with Stage 1 competencies as measured by the Clinical Psychology Placement Rating Scale (CYPRS)
- Compose a range of intra and interdisciplinary correspondence, under supervision, to inform coordinated approaches to the assessment and treatment of simulated psychological presentations commensurate with Stage 1 competencies as measured by the Clinical Psychology Placement Rating Scale (CYPRS).
- Assess and respond to ethical, legal, and professional dilemmas, under supervision, associated with simulated psychological practice commensurate with Stage 1 competencies as measured by the Clinical Psychology Placement Rating Scale (CYPRS).
- Apply self-reflection/self-practice frameworks, under supervision, to assess emerging competency in simulated psychological practice commensurate with Stage 1 competencies as measured by the Clinical Psychology Placement Rating Scale (CYPRS)
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
Assessment Skills in Psychology Practice 1 AND Intervention Skills in Psychology Practice 1 AND Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA730Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Clinical Practice – 8-16hrs per week |
---|---|
Assessment | CYPRS competency assessment tool (100%) |
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 |
---|
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.