School Of PsychologyMaster of Psychology Placement 4Western Sydney University Unit Code: 101240.2
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 0
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1546 Master of Psychology (Clinical) and must also meet the special requirements as those stipulated by NSW Health and NSW Psychologists Registration Board. At present, these include: Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 OR a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate 2) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 OR a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010 3)Child Protection Training 4)Conditional Registration with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.
About this Unit
From 2011, this unit is replaced by 101820 Professional Placement 3. Placements give students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of assessment, therapy and professional conduct. Each student is required to undertake a total of 1000 hours of supervised placement, divided into three or four placements. A Learning Contract outlining placement activities is completed (in consultation with the Placement Supervisor) and is submitted to the Placement Coordinator prior to the commencement of the placement. 100% attendance in accordance with the Learning Contract is required.
This final placement unit is designed to allow Master of Psychology (Clinical) students to expand their client interview skills; assessment skills; intervention and therapy skills; record keeping skills; and skills in ethical, legal and professional matters.