psy5pca clinpraca
CLINICAL PRACTICUM A
PSY5PCA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this first year subject students begin developing their clinical skills by observing an experienced clinical psychologist working with a client and students attend a case analysis meeting where cases from the La Trobe University Clinic are presented and discussed.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLynette Evans
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. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of legal and professional matters in relation to professional work with clients in clinical psychology.
- Activities:
- Opportunities for case discussions and reflection during supervision and case analysis.
02. Demonstrate knowledge of counselling skills applied to the engagement of clients.
- Activities:
- Identifying therapeutic dynamics observed during client therapist sessions.
03. Demonstrate proficiency in the early stages of assessment, formulation and intervention in the context of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy framework in working with clients.
- Activities:
- During supervision identifying the framework in which the therapy is being applied.
04. Review and analyse the observations made of clients and demonstrate clinical judgement and reasoning.
- Activities:
- Opportunities during written self-reflective practice.
05. Actively participate and articulate clinical reasoning within a clinical team.
- Activities:
- Initiate discussion during supervision and case meetings.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLynette Evans
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 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Thirteen hours of case observations and approximately 20 hours of participation in supervision and tasks associated with client work."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Log book of 20 hours of videos reviewed (equivalent 2000 words) | videos reviewed with observations of counselling skills, assessment and intervention techniques recorded. Students in training as clinical psychologists are expected to keep detailed log books of all professional activities that contribute to their placement hours. This is a distillation of professional observations that is concise and informative and equivalent of 2,000 words | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Detailed case Log book of client hours observed (equivalent 2500 words) | Detailed case Log book of client hours observed (12 or more hours), recordings of discussions in supervision with the clinical psychologist therapist (20 or more hours) and self-reflective comments (equivalent to 2500 words). Students in training as clinical psychologists are expected to keep detailed log books of all professional activities that contribute to their placement hours. Students must pass this | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Observation of and participation in case meetings (26 hours) | Trainees are required to have attended placements, including case observations and case analysis and met the requirements, within the degree, of 600 overall hours towards placement attendance. This subject contributes towards the overall required placement hours. 20 hours of attendance at case meetings is required that contribute to overall placement hours (equivalent of 80% attendance). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLynette Evans
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 53.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Thirteen hours of case observations and 20 hours of participation in supervision and tasks associated with client work. Twenty hours of DVD observations of face to face therapy."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Log book of 20 hours of videos reviewed (equivalent 2000 words) | videos reviewed with observations of counselling skills, assessment and intervention techniques recorded. Students in training as clinical psychologists are expected to keep detailed log books of all professional activities that contribute to their placement hours. This is a distillation of professional observations that is concise and informative and equivalent of 2,000 words | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Detailed case Log book of client hours observed (equivalent 2500 words) | Detailed case Log book of client hours observed (12 or more hours), recordings of discussions in supervision with the clinical psychologist therapist (20 or more hours) and self-reflective comments (equivalent to 2500 words). Students in training as clinical psychologists are expected to keep detailed log books of all professional activities that contribute to their placement hours. Students must pass this | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Observation of and participation in case meetings (26 hours) | Trainees are required to have attended placements, including case observations and case analysis and met the requirements, within the degree, of 600 overall hours towards placement attendance. This subject contributes towards the overall required placement hours. 20 hours of attendance at case meetings is required that contribute to overall placement hours (equivalent of 80% attendance). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |