Key facts
UNE unit code: PSYC526
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
Gain an integrated understanding of advanced ethical and professional practice issues in contemporary clinical psychology.
This unit offers you an opportunity to explore advanced topics in clinical psychology, developing both your theoretical and technical knowledge.
You will explore ethics and professional practice, psychopharmacology, sociocultural factors relevant to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the assessment and treatment of severe psychological conditions, and learn about approaches and considerations for using e-health as part of service delivery.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
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10 April 2024 | 12 April 2024 | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | Mandatory 3 day online intensive school for all Master of Psychology (Clinical) candidates. |
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Notes
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Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an integrated understanding of advanced ethical and professional practice issues;
- demonstrate coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of the role of psychopharmacological interventions for a wide range of mental health problems;
- apply autonomy and judgement in analysing the sociocultural issues involved in working with Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders; and
- demonstrate an understanding of the assessment and treatment of severe psychological conditions;
- demonstrate understanding of e-health approaches to service delivery, and key considerations when using this format.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 3500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this Assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 3000 |
Assessment 3 - Examination | Yes | 30% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 1000 |
Class Activity Participation | Yes | All offerings |
Learning resources
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