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 2026 in Semester 2 at Notting Hill. It needs PSY6102, PSY6103 and PSY6162.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Notting Hill
- Assessment
- No exam
- 8 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY6208
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PSY6208
No unit lists PSY6208 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
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. You will observe oral case presentations given by experienced clinicians and other students. You 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. You 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. You will assess a case and present it to the class.
In Semester 1 of Year 2 you will commence your 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. You 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Notting Hill | Immersive |
Assessment
- Case presentation (pass/fail)PresentationCompetency hurdle-
- Class participation (pass/fail)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
- Work integrated: Placement contract (pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Work integrated: Mid-placement review form (pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Work integrated: End-placement review form (pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Work integrated: Placement diary (pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Work integrated: Placement logbook (pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
- History taking OSCE (pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
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
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