psy5pna clinical neuropsychology practicum a
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM A
PSY5PNA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
You are introduced to clinical practice by developing professional competency in test administration and interpretation. Neuropsychology case observation within the La Trobe University Psychology Clinic will allow modelling of clinical neuropsychology skills, including history-taking and behavioural observations. An introduction to writing case notes will also be provided.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRowena Beecham
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Evidence of Absence: A Guide to Cognitive Assessment in Australia.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorCrowe, S.F.
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBrisbane: Australian Academic Press
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A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorStrauss, E., Sherman, E.M.S, & Spreen, O.
Year2006
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherNew York: OUP
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Chapter/article titleN/A
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Neuropsychological Assessment
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLezak, M.D., Howieson, D.B., Bigler, E.D., & Tranel, D.
Year2012
Edition/Volume5th ed
PublisherOxford: OUP
ISBN978-0195395525
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Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Neuropsychology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBush, S.S.
Year2018
Edition/Volume2nd Ed
PublisherNew York: Oxford University Press.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days requiredTotal = 90 hours - 36 hours inclass activities (including role plays, case observation etc.); 24 hours attendance at case analysis; 30 hours test administration practice.
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsPolice check and WWCC required.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRowena Beecham
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical test administration and live observation
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Case analysis seminar
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 30-minute practical exam of neuropsychological test administration (1500 words equivalent)Practical examination of students' ability to administer a number of commonly used neuropsychological tests. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Clinical neuropsychology client case notes, case formulation, client history (1000 words equivalent)Attend and actively participate in the case observation sessions, including the initial supervision session, the client presentation and the post presentation discussion and supervision session. Write case notes from the case observation and supervised discussion. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
A logbook of all activities, record forms of neuropsychological tests (1000 words equivalent)Submit a logbook of all placement activities that may be made available to APAC and the PsyBA. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Attendance and participation in a minimum of 20-hours of case analysis.This is a hurdle requirement to meet professional accreditation guidelines, which state that there should be ongoing class content with students that relates to and builds on their placement experiences. To achieve this, students will need to attend at least 80% of the weekly tutorials and the case analysis seminar. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 30-minute practical exam (1500 words equivalency)DVD recording of a neuropsychological test administration. To meet professional accreditation guidelines all assessments must be passed | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |