PY6001 - Practicum 1

Credit points:	04
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to MPsych or DPsych students.

This subject takes the form of a practical placement in the University Psychology Clinic or in a suitable field setting for more experienced students. Students will work in the clinic under the close supervision of appropriate staff or field supervisor. Discussions on specific issues relevant to the professional psychologist (e.g. ethics, legal issues, quality assurance etc) and case presentations will take place in the scheduled Mini-conferences throughout the semester. Attendance at Mini-conferences is required for students enrolled in a placement subject.

Learning Outcomes

• 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;
• to develop clinical skills under the guidance of a supervisor.

Prerequisites:

Two of PY5001 PY5003 PY5005 PY5013

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	jc133798.
Contact hours:	300 hours
Assessment:	.
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	jc133798.
Contact hours:	300 hours
Assessment:	.
, , Study Period 38
Census Date 08-Jul-2005
Non-standard start/end 15-Apr-2005 to 25-Nov-2005
Face to face teaching 15-Apr-2005 to 25-Nov-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc133798.
Contact hours:	300 hours 300 hours
Assessment:	.
, , Study Period 34
Census Date 30-Nov-2005
Face to face teaching 28-Nov-2005 to 21-Apr-2006
Coordinator:	jc133798
Contact hours:	300 hours 300 hours
Assessment:	.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.