School Of PsychologyProfessional Practice Seminar AWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 100468.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 5
About this Unit
This unit orients the intern psychologist to the fundamentals of clinical practice in the psychology clinic. Interns are familiarised with a range of measurement and assessment techniques and start to acquire and use knowledge and skills in the areas of professional conduct, basic relaxation training, cognitive/behavioural assessment, and good counselling practice. The unit includes a module on psychopharmacology, and the use of pharmacotherapy in the management of psychological disorders. The unit includes both a formal didactic component and direct client contact.