PSY6211 Advanced clinical neuropsychology practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY6211 Advanced clinical neuropsychology practice is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Notting Hill. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Notting Hill
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Overview
This unit is designed to consolidate and extend trainee knowledge and skill by providing further competency training across a range of advanced topics. Trainees will utilise their learning from previous units, in addition to their clinical placement experiences, to broaden their competency development across key areas of clinical neuropsychology practice including, psychopharmacology, cultural responsiveness with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, teleneuropsychology, assessment of fitness for duty and decision making capacity; and providing neuropsychological interventions. Trainees will participate in weekly practical teaching sessions predominately utilising case-based learning techniques. Assessments will provide opportunities for trainees to demonstrate the above knowledge- and skill-based competencies, in addition to engaging in reflective practice activities throughout the unit. Following completion of the unit, trainees will not only have further consolidated previously developed competencies, but further broadened and extended their knowledge and skills for application within their advanced clinical placement and future practice.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Notting Hill | On campus |
Assessment
- Case-based assessment (2,000 words) (Pass/Fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Skills demonstration (20-30 mins) (Pass/Fail)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
- Reflective Journal (2,000 words) (Pass/Fail)WrittenCompetency 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
Apply knowledge of neurochemistry and psychopharmacology to assess and treat neuropsychological disorders, including considering the effects of common medications on brain function.
- 2
Apply culturally safe and responsive practices in clinical neuropsychology assessment and intervention.
- 3
Assess decision-making abilities and fitness for duties in various clinical populations by applying relevant ethical and legal frameworks.
- 4
Evaluate suitability for inclusion of various technologies within neuropsychological assessment and intervention contexts and demonstrate proficiency using such technologies (e.g. use of telehealth and electronic assessment platforms).
- 5
Select, tailor, and implement psychological interventions appropriate for clients and their needs, to address cognitive, emotional, and behavioural consequences of conditions affecting the brain.
- 6
Engage in self-reflective practice, including evaluating clinical effectiveness, taking a health equity approach, being cognisant of own values and potential sources of bias/error in clinical judgement, to facilitate continuous professional practice improvements.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
2-hour class per week (contact hours) plus 2 hours of associated outside of class work per week.
Up to 12 hours for assessment tasks also across semester.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Rene Stolwyk
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Rene Stolwyk
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY6211?
PSY6211 has no prerequisites.
When is PSY6211 offered?
In 2027, PSY6211 runs in Semester 2 at Notting Hill.
Does PSY6211 have an exam?
No. PSY6211 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.