PSY6205 Introductory placement and case analysis (clinical psychology)

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

1. 1
   On successful completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate the following skills under each professional competency domain:
2. 2

   Knowledge of the discipline
   Demonstrate a good knowledge of one or
   two high prevalence disorders, one
   theoretical model of intervention and its
   empirical basis, and frequently used
   assessment methods and measures.

3. 3

   Legal, ethical and professional matters
   Demonstrate familiarity and attempted
   compliance with common policies,
   procedures and work practices that
   operationalise ethical and legal principles.

4. 4

   Psychological assessment and
   measurement
   Demonstrate a good knowledge of the
   theoretical basis of assessment techniques
   and diagnostic classification systems.
   Demonstrate skills in basic interviewing
   techniques such as engagement and
   counselling; that your microskills are
   developing, and competent administration
   of standardised tests and measures.

5. 5

   Intervention strategies
   Demonstrate knowledge and some ability to
   apply intervention strategies associated
   with one theoretical approach with simple
   presentations of high prevalence disorders.
   Students should be able to demonstrate the
   ability to formulate and prepare treatment
   plans with their supervisor's assistance.

6. 6

   Research and evaluation
   Demonstrate an ability to research the
   evidence base relating to areas of clinical
   interest.

7. 7

   Communication and interpersonal
   relationships
   Demonstrate clear verbal and written
   communication skills; and good general
   interpersonal skills and ability to build and
   maintain working relationships with
   colleagues and clients with less complex
   presentations.

8. 8

   Reflective practice

   Demonstrate an openness to reflecting on
   your clinical practice.