psy5pnb clin neuro prac b
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM B
PSY5PNB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This practicum unit takes place in either the Psychology Clinic in the School of Psychological Science or an external agency.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGlynda Kinsella
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. Knowledge of professional, ethical, and legal issues and competent interpretation of these codes in clinical neuropsychological practice
- Activities:
- Highlights and discusses the ethical, moral or legal issues associated with presented cases. Completion of all client-related documentation and placement paperwork in a timely manner.
02. Capable of integrating and synthesising existing knowledge about neuropsychological issues into an interpretation and plan of management for individual cases with neuropsychological disorder and recovery
- Activities:
- Incorporates and reviews existing published literature into the case presentation Strong knowledge of relevant neuropsychological theories and models guiding neuropsychological assessment and management
03. Skills and capabilities for the assessment, differential diagnosis, case conceptualisation and management of common neuropsychological disorders and recovery across the life span.
- Activities:
- Participation in weekly case analysis discussions and case presentations.
04. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidicplinary team effectively
- Activities:
- Supervision of professional behaviour within the organisation with other health professionals.
05. Demonstrated readiness for a second neuropsychological placement.
- Activities:
- Demonstrated intermediate knowledge base and clinical neuropsychological assessment, interpretation and report writing skills for undertaking a clinical neuropsychological placement.
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGlynda Kinsella
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.
"one 2-hour case analysis seminar per week"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 days practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"two days (15 hours) placement per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion of a minimum 200 hours of placement | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Submission of all placement paperwork, including Mid-Placement Report and satisfactory End-of-Placem | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Attendance at weekly tutorial, case analysis seminar and live case observation sessions | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGlynda Kinsella
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.
"one 2-hour case analysis seminar per week"
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 days practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"two days (15 hours) placement per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion of a minimum 200 hours of placement | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Submission of all placement paperwork, including Mid-Placement Report and satisfactory End-of-Placem | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Attendance at weekly tutorial, case analysis seminar and live case observation sessions | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |