PY6001:04
Practicum 1
Townsville
Prerequisites: PY5001 PY5002 PY5003
300 hours supervised practice. Full year.
Available to MPsych or DPsych students.
Staff: Assoc. Professor A Ralph and other clinical staff.
This subject takes the form of a practical placement in the University Psychology Clinic. Students will work in the clinic under the close supervision of appropriate staff. There will also be weekly 1.5 hour seminars: these will consist of discussions on specific issues relevant to the professional psychologist (e.g. ethics, legal issues, quality assurance etc) and case presentations.
Learning Objectives:
- to develop clinical skills under the guidance of a supervisor;
- to act in a professional manner, meet the requirements of a work contract and associated responsibilities;
- to develop a beginning level of independence and responsibility as a practising clinical and health psychologist.
Assessment by seminar participation and case presentations (20%); work performance in the clinic (80%).