| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
|---|---|
| Code: | PSYC71-607 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
| Semesters offered: |
|
| Credit: | 10 |
| Study areas: |
|
| Subject fees: |
|
Description
This subject provides advanced training in the assessment, diagnosis, classification and treatment of common and severe mental disorders and psychopathology in adults. The disorders covered include delirium, dementia and amnesic disorders, somatoform, psychotic, dissociative, and adjustment disorders. In this subject, students receive formal academic training in the mechanisms and aetiology of these disorders, including a critical examination of the major diagnostic systems and diagnostic criteria. They receive formal academic training in the clinical, behavioural, and psychometric assessment of these problems, formal academic training in empirically validated psychological interventions, and formal academic training in psychopharmacology. Students learn to reliably diagnose psychological disorders and to plan and evaluate appropriate treatments.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Apply evidence-based and scientific methods to professional practice across the lifespan in empirically valid and culturally responsive ways.
- Employ professional communication skills, in a culturally responsive manner.
- Interpret standardised psychological testing, as part of broader assessment, to assess and interpret aspects of functioning.
- Identify psychological disorders using a recognised taxonomy.
- Utilise assessments and synthesise information from multiple sources, including assessment and management of risk.
- Understand how to monitor outcomes and modifications based on evolving case formulation.
- Interpret and communicate findings in written formats, including formal psychological reports, using culturally appropriate language.
- Knowledge of supported interventions, and monitor clients’ progress and intervention outcomes.
- Demonstrate respect for the skills and contribution of other professionals.
- Capacity to work effectively with a range of professional and support staff in the workplace and communicate and collaborate effectively, within the bounds of ethical and legal requirements.
- Operate within the boundaries of their professional competence.
- Rigorously apply professional practice policies and procedures.
- Engage in self-reflective professional practice, taking account of the impact of their own values and beliefs, and taking appropriate actions as a result.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of professional practice, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where needed.
- Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice.
- Knowledge of current theories, research and systems relevant to practice.
- Knowledge of the requirements of regulatory and statutory authorities.
- Competence in the evaluation and application of research.
- Apply advanced psychological knowledge of clinical psychology formulation, diagnosis, and understanding psychopharmacology.
- Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive assessment in the area of clinical psychology.
- Demonstrate advanced psychological knowledge of culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology.
- Demonstrate an understanding and application of cultural responsiveness, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
|---|---|
| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
|
| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available to
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology programs are accredited pathways towards registration as a Psychologist. Entry into these programs is based on a calculated GPA derived from a completed four year sequence of study in Psychology as accredited by APAC as well as invitation into the degree. As such, this subject can only be taken by those students successfully admitted to the degree. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject outlines
- September 2024 [Intensive - Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2]
- September 2023 [Intensive - Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2]
- September 2022 [Intensive - Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2]
- September 2021 [Intensive - Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2]
- September 2020 [Standard - Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2]
- September 2019 [Standard - Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2]
- September 2018 [Standard - Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2]
- September 2017 [Standard - Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2]
Subject dates
-
September 2024
Non-Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024 Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024
| Non-Standard Offering | |
|---|---|
| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Cancellation 1: | 23/09/2024 |
| Cancellation 2: | 30/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |