Assessment, Professional Roles & Ethics unit (KHA453)

Introduction

A major aim of this unit is to extend students’ theoretical understanding of assessment issues, assessment practice and reporting. The unit will provide supervised practical experience in the administration and interpretation of IQ and other tests commonly used by practising psychologists. Other aims are to develop an awareness of ethical and intercultural issues, and the role of the professional psychologist, and to develop professional report writing skills. At the end of this course students will have a solid understanding of the issues involved in test selection, administration and reporting across the full age range, and will have a working knowledge of the administration of a small number of tests. Students will also gain an understanding of how assessment interviews are conducted. Key ethical issues in professional practice are discussed and familiarity with the Code of Professional Conduct and relevant registration legislation are developed.

Summary

Unit name	Assessment, Professional Roles & Ethics
Unit code	KHA453
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Associate Professor Cynthia Honan|Doctor Michael Quinn
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate the professional practice of psychological scientists and psychologists using ethical principles, codes, and guidelines, and appropriate laws
• Integrate knowledge of psychometric assessment processes and results profiles to develop client-focused recommendations and reports

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Admission into M4Y

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x 8 hour workshops and 2 x 3 hour seminars 2hrs self directed learning weekly
Assessment	Professional Assessment Report - Background (25%)|Assessment Report – Interpretation and Recommendations (35%)|Ethical Decision-Making Task (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics, 2007. Melbourne: APS  The APS Code is freely available document, from the APS website link below (you do not need to be an APS member to access).  http://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/ethics-and-practicestandards/APS-Code-of-Ethics Code of Conduct for Psychologists, 2025 Advanced Copy  http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Standards-and-Guidelines/Professional-practice-standards/Code-of-conduct.aspx  Additional readings will be provided by the lecturers and placed on MyLO

Recommended

Morrissey, S.A., Reddy, P., Davidson, G.R., & Allan, A. (2015). Ethics and Professional Practice for Psychologists. (2nd ed.). Melbourne, VIC: Cengage.

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