PSYC71-731: Internship: Part A

Description

In this subject, students work in the Bond University Psychology Clinic under the supervision of University staff. Students are required to attend one week's orientation during 0 week of semester, then be available for three days per week in the psychology clinic from weeks 1 to 14. This subject represents the first semester of the two-semester Internship and students are required to complete at least 180 hours in the clinic, including a minimum of 50 client contact hours, 24 supervision hours, and client-related activities. Students will complete a clinical folio and competency assessments to reflect the work undertaken throughout the semester.

Subject details

Type:	Postgraduate Subject
Code:	PSYC71-731
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	January 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $5,640.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,760.00 Commencing in 2023: $6,070.00 Commencing in 2024: $6,440.00

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.
Perform appropriate 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 oral and 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 their professional practice, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where needed.
Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice.
Demonstrate an understanding and application of cultural responsiveness, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Demonstrate an understanding and application of the principles of inter-professional learning and practice.
Knowledge of current theories, systems, regulatory and statutory authorities.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge for clinical psychology formulation, diagnosis, and psychopharmacology.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge in formulation, and culturally responsive assessment in the area of clinical psychology.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Pre-requisites: PSYC71-504: Advanced Psychological Assessment PSYC71-505: Research Methods, Professional Practice and Ethics PSYC71-506: Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 1 PSYC71-607: Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2 Co-requisites: There are no co-requisites
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 Study Abroad Students Students must have completed all pre-requisites in sequence before enrolling into this subject. Students are required to complete the number of placement hours in full prior to enrolling in Internship Part B. This subject is offered in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) only. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites

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

Study Abroad Students

Students must have completed all pre-requisites in sequence before enrolling into this subject. Students are required to complete the number of placement hours in full prior to enrolling in Internship Part B. This subject is offered in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) only.

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

Subject dates

January 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	12/11/2023
Semester start:	15/01/2024
Subject start:	15/01/2024
Cancellation 1:	29/01/2024
Cancellation 2:	05/02/2024
Last enrolment:	28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	02/03/2024
Teaching census:	09/02/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	12/11/2023
Semester start:	15/01/2024
Subject start:	15/01/2024
Cancellation 1:	29/01/2024
Cancellation 2:	05/02/2024
Last enrolment:	28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	02/03/2024
Teaching census:	09/02/2024