Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology 2 unit (PSY735)

Introduction

This unit focuses on developing advanced skills in clinical psychology assessment and intervention across a range of presentations, including those needed for working with clients with complex comorbidities.  You will be introduced to the principles of inclusive and culturally responsive practice, and psychological interventions and accommodations for individuals with diverse needs. 

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology 2
Unit code	PSY735
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Doctor David Bakker
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Apply current DSM and ICD systems to assess and diagnose comorbid mental health disorders.
• Evaluate the priority and severity of psychological symptoms for transdiagnostic clinical intervention.
• Develop and justify different clinical psychological interventions to create evidence-based, culturally responsive and flexible treatment plans that are adapted to changes in client presentation.
• Evaluate the efficacy of selected interventions to reduce symptom severity in clinical disorders.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

PSY734 Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology 1

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2-day on campus workshop twice per semester, 4hrs independent earning weekly, 1hr online workshop fortnightly
Assessment	OSCE|Written Case Formulation|Written Treatment Plan
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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