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Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1 unit (PSY702)

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Location: Hobart, Launceston

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

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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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

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 $2,174.00 $1,020.00 $1,192.00 $2,972.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA734

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2hr Workshop weekly, 3hrs independent learning weekly

AssessmentEthical Decision-Making Practical Exercise|Ethical Verbal Communication Practical Exercise|Ethical Written Communication Practical Exercise|Ethical and Professional Conduct|OSCE
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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
Recommended

Readings will be provided on MyLO during the semester.  

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