Practicum 1

Unit code: HPP7001 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
APC6085 - Foundations of Psychotherapy
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit will introduce students to a range of professional activities undertaken by registered psychologists. Students enrolled in postgraduate psychology courses will complete a placement at the Victoria University Psychology Clinic, undertaking activities including individual and group therapy, cognitive and behavioural assessments, and participation in the activities of a psychology practice. Students will receive close supervision by registered psychologist supervisors, learn about ethical, legal and organisational practice issues, and experience interprofessional practice through engaging in professional contact with a range of health professionals. Placement in HPP7001 Practicum 1 is 180 hours, and together with HPP7002 Practicum 2 of 150 hours, an overall minimum total of 330 placement hours is required to meet Australian Psychology Accreditation Council requirements for this internal placement. The additional hours in HPP7001 Practicum 1 compared to HPP7002 are provided to support students in their transition towards becoming psychologists.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exemplify the stage-appropriate assessment and intervention skills expected of provisional psychologists in line with Australian Psychology Accreditation Council competencies;
  2. Implement professional record maintenance skills in relation to practice documentation, supervision logbooks, progress notes and clinic files in a professional agency;
  3. Exhibit familiarity with the organisational context and interprofessional network including other health professionals in which the psychology practice is embedded; and
  4. Exhibit a developing ability to carry out the activities of a provisional psychologist in a professional manner, with due appreciation of the legal and ethical issues involved.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Submission of all pre-placement documentation
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Supervision Logbook evidencing minimum number of required hours recorded
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Evaluation in line with APAC requirements e.g. intervention skills, logbook, record-keeping evidenced by clinical supervisor’s end of placement review
Assessment type: Journal
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Reflective journal on placement experiences (1000 words)

Stage appropriate assessment is used in assessing the competencies students develop across this unit. Clinical supervisors’ assessment includes a range of competencies including the application of interprofessional principles and practices. The journal provides an opportunity for students to reflect on all aspects of their development as a clinician including interprofessional practice.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
AMAL | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years
Master of Professional Psychology
HMPP | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 1 year

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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