UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

PSY5406 Intervention 1

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

PSY5406 Intervention 1 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.

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

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Requisites

Before PSY5406

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After PSY5406

No unit lists PSY5406 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in course code M6047     

Overview

In this unit  you will develop essential skills for effective therapeutic practice by bridging your theoretical knowledge with practical application. You will see that this involves emphasizing evidence-based interventions, cultural competence, and ethical considerations.

Throughout the unit, you will explore psychological theories, therapeutic factors, methods to establish and maintain rapport, engage in discussions on transference and countertransference dynamics, and understand the basic framework of cognitive and behavioral therapies, with a focus on both children and adults. The content is designed to tailor interventions to diverse client needs, fostering a client-centered approach.

Your learning experience will be dynamic, featuring a blend of lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions that encourage active engagement with both instructors and peers. The Moodle platform will be utilised, offering organised learning materials presented in a user-friendly format.

The unit aims not only to provide a comprehensive theoretical understanding of interventions but also to enable you to demonstrate practical skills essential for competent and ethical clinical psychology practice. This unit is more than just a course; it is your pathway to becoming a proficient and compassionate clinical psychologist.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Skills demonstration: Role play exercises (15 min video) and reflection (800 words)Demonstration
    20%
  • Skills demonstration: Role play (30 min video) and reflective paper (1,500 words)Demonstration
    40%
  • Case study analysis - Presentation (30 mins + 10 min Q&A)Presentation
    40%

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

    Apply evidence-based practices while implementing psychological intervention.

  2. 2

    Formulate treatment plans and implementing interventions with a diverse client population.

  3. 3

    Apply the principles and guidelines of ethics by considering the cultural sensitivity and meet the diverse needs of the client. 

  4. 4

    Demonstrate the key components of the therapeutic alliance to establish and maintain a relationship with clients.

  5. 5

    Demonstrate competence in cognitive behavioral therapy principles and application of techniques by inculcating the cultural sensitivity according to the needs of the clients.

  6. 6

    Develop skills in reflection, evaluating therapeutic styles, recognize strengths and areas of improvement.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops6 hours
  • Lectures30 hours

12 lectures and workshops for 12 weeks (total contact hours for 12 weeks - 36 hours)

On campus teaching:

  • Lectures & workshops = 3 hours on-campus session per week
  • Student-directed learning (3 hours)
  • Independent study
  • Group Assignments
  • Individual Assignments

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Sara Subhan
Chief Examiners
Dr Sara Subhan

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PSY5406?

PSY5406 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is PSY5406 offered?

In 2027, PSY5406 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.

How much work is PSY5406?

The handbook expects about 36 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does PSY5406 have an exam?

No. PSY5406 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