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Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 3 unit (PSY714)

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Location: Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit will extend students’ understanding of, and skill in navigating complex ethical and professional practice issues in clinical psychology. This will involve facilitating student engagement in professional development and supervision processes. The unit will incorporate a range of formats including direct instruction, case discussions and peer feedback to explore complex ethical and professional practice issues. Discussion of professional practice and ethical issues will be linked to clinical psychology theory, as well as relevant ethical codes, guidelines, and standards. Students will extend their application of self-reflective/self-practice skills of their competencies to identify goals and strategies for enhancing their practice in clinical psychology.

Summary

Unit name Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 3
Unit code PSY714
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Coordinator Doctor Mandy Matthewson
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Formulate goals to enhance clinical practice skills and knowledge for continuing professional development.
  • Tailor communication of client information across diverse contexts.
  • Evaluate clinical psychology processes influencing client outcomes.

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 $2,124.00 $996.00 $1,164.00 $2,830.00
  • 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

Prerequisites

Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 2

Mutual Exclusions

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

KHA741

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

3hr On campus workshop weekly, 2hr Independent learning (online activities) weekly

AssessmentCase Presentation (25%)|Report (35%)|CPD Plan (40%)
TimetableView 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

Lichtenberger, E. O., Mather, N., Kaufman, N. L., & Kaufman, A. S. (2004). Essentials of assessment report writing. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  

Morrissey, S., Reddy, P., Davidson, G., & Allan, A. (Eds.). (2015). Ethics and professional practice for psychologists (2nd Edition). Melbourne: Cengage Learning Australia.  

Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Standards and Guidelines. Particularly relevant:  

• Guidelines on continuing professional development 

• Guidelines for mandatory notifications 

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