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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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PY6001 - Practicum 1

Credit points:04
Year:2023
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences

Available to MPsych or DPsych students.

Subject Description

    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) will take place throughout the semester. Participation in supervised case consultations is required.

Learning Outcomes

  • act in a professional manner, meet the requirements of a work contract and associated responsibilities
  • develop a beginning level of independence and responsibility as a practising clinical and health psychologist
  • develop clinical skills under the guidance of a supervisor

Subject Assessment

  • Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: pass every assessment item.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY5301 PY5302 PY5303 PY5304 PY5305 PY6301 PY6302 PY6303

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Study Period 58, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:
  • 300 Hours - Clinical Placement

JCU Singapore, Study Period 59, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 24 Aug 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:
  • 300 Hours - Clinical Placement