Introduction
This unit considers common professional and ethical issues in psychological practice. You will be introduced to key ethical codes, guidelines, standards and legislation relevant to psychology practice. Ethical decision-making models will be applied to real-world case examples to assist you in identifying ethical and professional issues, responsibilities and obligations.
Summary
| Unit name | Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1 |
| Unit code | PSY702 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Elly Quinlan |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Implement ethical decision making frameworks to inform practices that enhance client, practitioner and community safety.
- Critically apply legislation, codes, guidelines, and standards to respond to common ethical and professional issues that arise in psychological practice.
- Integrate integrity, truthfulness, dependability, and compassion into professional practice to preserve community trust and confidence in the profession.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA734Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2hr Workshop weekly, 3hrs independent learning weekly |
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| Assessment | Ethical Decision-Making Practical Exercise|Ethical Verbal Communication Practical Exercise|Ethical Written Communication Practical Exercise|Ethical and Professional Conduct|OSCE |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need access to the following text: Morrissey, S.A., Reddy, P., Davidson, G.R., Allan, A. (2015). Ethics and Professional Practice for Psychologists. Second Edition. Melbourne, VIC: Cengage Additional readings will be provided by the lecturers and placed on MyLO |
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| Recommended | Readings will be provided on MyLO during the semester. |
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