Intervention Skills in Psychology Practice 1 unit (PSY703)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit will introduce you to cognitive behavioural therapy and the basic therapeutic techniques necessary to undertake your first placement. The therapeutic techniques will include cognitive interventions, behavioural interventions, emotional and physical focused techniques. Where appropriate, sessions will be supplemented with audio-visual material and handouts, and you should be prepared to role-play elements of the key therapy skills when discussed.

Summary

Unit name	Intervention Skills in Psychology Practice 1
Unit code	PSY703
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Ms Bethany Smith
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 1

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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

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Assess the evidence-base for a variety of therapeutic techniques to inform culturally safe treatment decisions.
• Communicate an intersectional cognitive behavioural therapy case formulation to enhance client outcomes.
• Implement tailored cognitive behavioural therapy treatment plans to achieve client treatment goals.

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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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.

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Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

PSY702 Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1

Mutual Exclusions

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

KHA714

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3hr Workshop weekly, 3hrs self directed learning weekly
Assessment	End-of-Semester OSCE|Mid-Semester OSCE|Workshop Activities|Written report
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Each week you will be required to engage in readings related to the following week’s content. These readings will be placed on MyLO in the associated modules.
Recommended	Suggested readings will be made during the course of the Semester by teaching staff.

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