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PSY5404 Professional, legal and ethical issues in psychological practice

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

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PSY5404 Professional, legal and ethical issues in psychological practice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before PSY5404

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After PSY5404

1 unit list PSY5404 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in course code M6047

Overview

In this unit you will be provided with a grounding in legal, ethical, and professional practice issues relevant to clinical psychology. Classes are designed as practical workshops, where you will apply knowledge of ethical codes and Acts to clinical scenarios.
Issues related to cultural sensitivity in relation to working with diverse populations (e.g., ethnic minorities, LGBT populations) will also be discussed.
You will be exposed to the many varied roles of psychologists and professional practice issues that arise across a variety of settings, and learn about the importance of collaborative, systemic work.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Ethics blogsArtefact
    30%
  • Case studyWritten
    40%
  • Personal reflectionWritten
    30%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Evaluate the application of the relevant codes, guidelines, legislation and frameworks to clinical psychology practice

  2. 2

    Critically analyse and implement various decision-making models across complex real-world scenarios in health-care

  3. 3

    Evaluate strategies for culturally responsive practice in clinical psychology

  4. 4

    Communicate and collaborate with other professionals in professional practice

  5. 5

    Integrate skills in reflective practice and self-care for professional practice

  6. 6

    Explain and demonstrate what it means to be a professional

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops36 hours

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
Contact hours for students:
3-hr workshop per week

Additional requirements for students:
Independent study including preparation, engaging with the literature, practicing communication skills and reflection activities to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Lee Ji Kwan
Chief Examiners
Dr Lee Ji Kwan

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PSY5404?

PSY5404 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after PSY5404?

PSY5404 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PSY5421. Those lead on to 2 units in all.

When is PSY5404 offered?

In 2027, PSY5404 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.

How much work is PSY5404?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does PSY5404 have an exam?

No. PSY5404 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20262027