PSY6208 Introductory placement and case analysis (clinical neuropsychology)
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY6208 Introductory placement and case analysis (clinical neuropsychology) is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Has an exam
- and 8 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit aims to begin the process of applying theoretical knowledge acquired in the first year of coursework to the clinical setting. The first component is a Case Analysis, which occurs weekly in Year 1 Semester 2. Students will observe oral case presentations given by experienced clinicians and other students. They will be exposed to a variety of different presentation styles designed to cater for specific audiences and will learn to evaluate case material in an objective and critical manner. They will participate in discussions of clinical issues and recent developments in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology and will be challenged to remain informed about such developments and issues. They will assess a case and present it to the class.
In Semester 1 of Year 2 they will commence their introductory placement. It is expected that the focus of the introductory placement will be on gaining confidence and competence in core clinical areas such as assessment skills (eg. Test selection, administration, interpretation), case formulation, and written/oral communication of assessment findings. Students will begin to gain an appreciation of the role of a neuropsychologist in professional practice, how it interacts with other staff in the setting, and the service it provides to the individual and the wider community.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | Immersive |
Assessment
- Case Presentation (Hurdle Requirement)PresentationCompetency hurdle-
- Class Participation (Hurdle Requirement)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
- Placement Contract (Hurdle Requirement)Work integrated-
- Mid-Placement Review Form (Hurdle Requirement)Work integrated-
- End-Placement Review Form (Hurdle Requirement)Work integrated-
- Placement Diary (Hurdle Requirement)Work integrated-
- Placement Logbook (Hurdle Requirement)Work integrated-
- Placement Casebooks (Hurdle Requirement)Work integrated-
- Psychological Assessment OSCE (Hurdle Requirement)Examination-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Become familiar with the format of oral presentations suitable for a number of different audiences;
- 2
Become able to participate confidently in case discussions;
- 3
An improved ability to formulate hypotheses, select appropriate tests, interpret findings, integrate findings to respond to referral questions and formulate a management plan for a variety of neuropsychological referrals;
- 4
Become more informed about current issues in the field of clinical neuropsychology;
- 5
Developed sufficient rapport with staff members to seek assistance when it is required during later years of the course;
- 6
Acquired an understanding of the context of the delivery of the service and the particular function it serves to the individual and the community at large;
- 7
Developed an appreciation of the competing demands on service delivery and the range of issues which impact on service delivery;
- 8
Become proficient in establishing rapport with patients, administering and scoring the commonly used intellectual, diagnostic and personality tests, integrating the results and providing appropriate oral and written reports;
- 9
Developed an understanding of the functioning of a multi-disciplinary team and the role of its various members;
- 10
Build knowledge and introductory skills in ethics, legal and professional issues relevant to clinical practice.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars12 hours
Learning resources
Recommended resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Linda Williamson
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Jennie Ponsford
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY6208?
PSY6208 has no prerequisites.
When is PSY6208 offered?
In 2025, PSY6208 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does PSY6208 have an exam?
Yes, it has an exam, alongside 8 other tasks.