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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Clinical Coursework I comprises a number of modules covering a range topics designed to lay the foundations for further clinical coursework and to prepare the student for the initial experience of clinical practice, such as: - Psychopathology and Intervention I (Depressive Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Unified Protocol) - Clinical Psychological Assessment - Child Psychopathology and Intervention - Ethics and Clinical Practice - Clinical Skills Workshop For further information on the course details please see the Clinical Psychology Program Handbook.
Psychopathology and Intervention I: Reflective task
Learning outcomes 6
Psychopathology and Intervention I: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Learning outcomes 1, 5
Psychopathology and Intervention I: Case Presentation to Supervisor
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 5, 6
Clinical Psychological Assessment: PAI interpretation report
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Clinical Psychological Assessment: Psychometric evaluation essay
Learning outcomes 2, 4, 6
Clinical Psychological Assessment: Video-taped WAIS-IV administration and report
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 6
Clinical Psychological Assessment: Integrated psychological report
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Clinical Psychological Assessment: Clinical Skills Workshop assessments
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Child Psychopathology and Intervention: Discussion of weekly readings
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 6
Child Psychopathology and Intervention: Working with Indigenous children & families reflection
Learning outcomes 4, 6
Child Psychopathology and Intervention: Video and written reflection
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 5
Child Psychopathology and Intervention: Case formulation and intervention plan
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5
Ethics and Clinical Practice : Legislation and ethical codes quiz
Learning outcomes 4, 6
Ethics and Clinical Practice : Mandatory reporting and sexualised behaviours quiz
Learning outcomes 4, 6
Ethics and Clinical Practice : Response to ethical dilemmas essay
Learning outcomes 4, 6
Clinical Skills Workshops: Reflective task
Learning outcomes 4
Clinical Skills Workshops: MINI Neuropsychiatric Interview
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Clinical Skills Workshops: Demonstration of clinical interview and assessment
Learning outcomes 1
Clinical Skills Workshops: Clinical note writing task
Learning outcomes 5
Clinical Skills Workshops: Role play
Learning outcomes 1, 5
Clinical Skills Workshops: Participation during discussions in the workshop and engagement in role-plays
Learning outcomes 5, 6
This course is comprised of modules. The face-to-face/contact hours for each module may vary, but are expected to consist of: - Psychopathology and Intervention I: 2-3 hours/week (24 hours over the semester) - Clinical Psychological Assessment: 3 hours/week (36 hours over the semester) - Clinical Skills Workshop: 10 x 6 hr workshops & 1 hour Viva at the end of the course (61 hours over the semester) - Child Psychopathology and Intervention: 3 hrs/week plus a 6-hour practical workshop and one preschool-based assignment (42 hours over the semester) - Ethics and Clinical Practice: 4 x 3.5-hour workshops (14 hours over the semester) Plus a minimum 83 hours of self-directed study and several mandatory workshops. Work Integrated Learning Other Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course Other Information Enrolees must be eligible for registration as a psychologist in the ACT. This course is assessed on a Course Requirement Satisfied (CRS) or Fail basis. Students must satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks in order to pass the course.
To be confirmed at the beginning of the course. Texts will be selected in line with current research.