Courses & Units
Internship Practicum 1 PSY722
Introduction
This placement will involve engaging in psychological practice with clients presenting with a range of psychological and neurodevelopmental concerns. Students will work at their designated placement to provide psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention to clients presenting with a range of issues as relevant to the specific placement context. This placement will promote a scientist-practitioner model with opportunities to develop competencies and increase level of independence in psychological assessment and intervention with clients from a range of settings.
Summary
| Unit name | Internship Practicum 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSY722 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| 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 | |
| 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
- Apply a scientist practitioner approach in working with clients, under supervision, including creating case formulations, conducting risk assessments, making diagnoses and developing treatment plans with consideration of cultural differences and diversity at a Stage 3 CYPRS competency.
- Apply evidence based therapeutic techniques for common mental health concerns, under supervision, and flexibly adapt and tailor these to specific client presentations at a Stage 3 CYPRS competency.
- Compose a range of intra and interdisciplinary correspondence with other practitioners to inform coordinated approaches to client care at a Stage 3 CYPRS competency.
- Select, administer, score and interpret a range of psychometric tests and questionnaires, under supervision, to prepare professional reports and provide verbal feedback to families and relevant professionals at a Stage 3 CYPRS competency.
- Appraise complex ethical challenges in psychological practice and apply relevant legislation and ethical and professional practice guidelines, under supervision, to make clinical decisions about ethical dilemmas as they arise with specific clients at a Stage 3 CYPRS competency
- Appraise the application of psychological practice and integrate supervisory feedback, self-reflection and self-practice for continual improvement of psychological competencies at a Stage 3 CYPRS competency.
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 | $3,657.00 | $1,716.00 | $2,005.00 | $4,890.00 |
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
Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 2Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Clinical Practice – 8-24hrs 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 |
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