psy5pnc clinical neuropsychology practicum c
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM C
PSY5PNC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This practicum subject takes place in either the Psychology Clinic in the School of Psychology and Public Health or an external agency.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLauren Fitzpatrick
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 third neuropsychological placement.
- Activities:
- Demonstrated intermediate knowledge base and clinical neuropsychological assessment, interpretation and report writing skills for undertaking a clinical neuropsychological placement.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 02-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLauren Fitzpatrick
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"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 02 - 26
Two 1.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"two days (15 hours) placement per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Analysis (1,000-words) | To meet professional accreditation guidelines, all assessments must be passed and a minimum of 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to 80% attendance). | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Mid-placement review (2,000-words equivalent) | To meet professional accreditation guidelines, all assessments must be passed and a minimum of 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to 80% attendance). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final placement review, including submission of all placement paperwork (3,000-words equivalent) | To meet professional accreditation guidelines, all assessments must be passed and a minimum of 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to 80% attendance). | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLauren Fitzpatrick
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"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
Two 1.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"two days (15 hours) placement per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Analysis (1,000-words) | To meet professional accreditation guidelines, all assessments must be passed and a minimum of 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to 80% attendance). | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Mid-placement review (2,000-words equivalent) | To meet professional accreditation guidelines, all assessments must be passed and a minimum of 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to 80% attendance). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final placement review, including submission of all placement paperwork (3,000-words equivalent) | To meet professional accreditation guidelines, all assessments must be passed and a minimum of 20 hours of case analysis is required (equivalent to 80% attendance). | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |