Introduction to Assessment and Intervention PG (10071.2)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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Introduction to Assessment and Intervention PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Psychology Post Graduate Level Band 1 2021 (Pg Clinical Psychology)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Standard Course Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 4 2021 (Standard Course Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
APAC compliant introduction to evidence based psychological assessment and intervention techniques in preparation for practicum placement and engagement with clients. It aims to provide students with collaborative skills for understanding and assessing the client's presenting problem, provide any diagnostic category that could apply to these, and draw on the research literature to plan and conduct an effective therapy program for wellbeing.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Access and critique the research findings regarding the psychopathology of a range of psychological disorders;
2. Use relevant diagnostic and assessment procedures;
3. Access and apply Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; and
4. Identify ethical issues involved in practising clinical psychology and use the APS Code of Ethics and its accompanying Guidelines to resolve ethical questions.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures


Prerequisites

APAC accredited undergraduate psychology course AND Permission of unit convener.

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in 742AA Master of Clinical Psychology OR 958AA Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Incompatible units

NONE.

Equivalent units

6301 EBT Adults 1 & 6302 EBT Adults 2

Assumed knowledge

APAC accredited undergraduate psychology course.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

Required Texts:

Beck, J. (2011). Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond (2nd Edition). New York: The Guilford Press. 

American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM 5 (2013). 

Recommended Texts:

Grant, A., Townend, M., Mills, J. & Cockx, A. (2015). Assessment and Case Formulation in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. Los Angeles: SAGE

Martin M. Antony (Editor) & David H. Barlow (Editor) (2010). Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders, 2nd Edition.  London: Guilford. ISBN9781606238684 (in co op book store)

Australian Psychological Society (2003). Code of Ethics. Melbourne: Author  [Available online at: http://www/psychology.org.au/aps/ethics/code_of_ethics.pdf

**Additional readings and resources will be made available through Canvas

  

 

Participation requirements

It is expected that all students will attend all workshops. Student should familiarise themselves with attendance rules in the Master of Clinical Psychology Program.  Please note that all workshops in this unit require mandatory attendance.  Students cannot miss any workshops, and if they are absent will receive a fail grade for the unit or should consider a late withdrawal if there are extenuating circumstances.  If a student has appropriate documentation supporting an absence under exceptional circumstances on the day of a mandatory workshop, students may be given the option to attend the workshop when it is next delivered in the course (and receive a WHE grade until such time if approved by the ADE and meeting all other pass requirements for the unit) or complete an equivalent workshop approved by the unit convenor at the student's own expense (please note documentation will be required as proof of  completion).  Students should also note that absences may impact course progression.

Required IT skills

None

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Moderation Processes

In accordance with University policy (3.15 in Assessment Procedures), moderation is required to ensure consistency in standards of marking in a unit.  The Master of Clinical Psychology program and units undertake moderation in a number of domains, specifically through review of unit outlines and unit content, assessment item details and marking guides, and in marking assignments.  All assessment pieces or marks resulting in a fail grade will be moderated by another member of the clinical team, as well as a random selection of assignments covering a range of participants in the unit. This process ensures that marking across the program is consistent.  All units are subjected to moderation at the Discipline level at the conclusion of each teaching period.