psy5pcb clinpracb
CLINICAL PRACTICUM B
PSY5PCB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This practicum subject takes place in the Psychology Clinic at La Trobe University. As part of this placement candidates will work in the clinic for approximately 15 weeks and undertake intake work, assessment of clients on the phone, case work with clients as well as administrative duties. The placement involves a range of experiences and trainees are expected to complete around 240 hours face to face therapy with adults and 256 hours face to face therapy with children and adolescents. Occasionally an equivalent practical experience may be conducted at an external agency.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJordana Bayer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Competency in data gathering skills
- Activities:
- Supervision of client face to face work
02. Knowledge of Discipline
- Activities:
- Supervision of theoretical and practical skills in assessment and intervention related to clients seen
03. Communication Skills
- Activities:
- Supervision around communication with clients, family members , other professionals and staff in the workplace.
04. Report writing
- Activities:
- Supervision of written client reports and case notes.
05. Professional Development
- Activities:
- Supervision of professional behaviour within the organisations with clients and other professionals
06. Clinical skills and therapy
- Activities:
- Supervision related to client face to face work
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJordana Bayer
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Case analysis seminar"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 80.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A minimum of 80 hours face to face therapy and a maximum of 130 hours of face to face therapy in an internal or external placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of a mid-placement review | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Satisfactory completion of a final placement review | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJordana Bayer
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Case analysis seminar"
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 80.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A minimum of 80 hours face to face therapy and a maximum of 130 hours of face to face therapy in an internal or external placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of a mid-placement review | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Satisfactory completion of a final placement review | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |