Overview

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Academic contacts

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-PLACEMENT-2018-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-PLACEMENT-2018-ONGOING
MURDOCH-SUM-PLACEMENT-2018-ONGOING
MURDOCH-Y-PLACEMENT-2018-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in DPsych (Clinical) D1073.
Students who have current mental health issues or major health issues impacting on their practice should raise this with the unit coordinator prior to enrolment. In accordance with the AHPRA guidelines, competency to practice may affect a student’s ability to enrol in the practicum or require them to withdraw from the practicum.
Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Other learning activities

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate consistent professional and ethical practice whilst on external placement by adhering to all policies and procedures of placement service, and by establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with peers, staff, and referral agencies, at a level indicating readiness to enter the clinical psychology registrar program.

2.

Apply an integrated knowledge of psychological theory and evidence and understanding of psychological disorders to clinical practice in the domains of aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, formulation, intervention/therapy, and evaluation in line with AHPRA domains of competency.

3.

Engage in critical reflective practice through self-review of therapeutic process and decision making in supervision sessions and reflective journaling, and apply these skills to develop moment-to-moment awareness and reflection during therapeutic work.

4.

Synthesise, organise, and communicate clinical information using respectful, culturally appropriate language and effective verbal and written communication skills in case documentation, report writing, interviews, correspondence, and consultation with clients and colleagues.

5.

Demonstrate ability to engage openly and fully in the supervisory process and effectively respond to feedback.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

Placement units entail work integrated learning and the application of theoretical knowledge, theories and models to applied clinical settings. In addition, learning is supported by applied practice seminars. This integrates theoretical and applied perspectives, supports students on placement and further develops reflective practice and professional development.