School Of PsychologyClinical Practice Seminar AWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101216.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
100468 - Professional Practice Seminar A
Corequisite
100803 Psychology Placement 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Since this unit focuses on knowledge and skill development specific to the practice of clinical psychology, the unit is only available to students enrolled in course 1546 Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology).
About this Unit
In 2011 this unit replaced by 101692 - Psychological Interventions 4. Clinical Practice Seminar A orients the intern psychologist to the fundamentals of clinical practice in the Psychology Clinic. Interns will be familiarised with a range of measurement and assessment techniques and will start to acquire and utilise knowledge and skills in the areas of professional conduct, basic relaxation training, cognitive/behavioural assessment and good counselling practice. The unit will include a module on psychopharmacology and the use of pharmacotherapy in the management of psychological disorders. The unit will include both a formal didactic component as well as direct client contact.