Unit details
HPS776 - Issues in Professional Psychology
| Offered at: | (S) |
|---|---|
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Cohort rule: | Students must be enrolled in H750 Master of Psychology (Clinical) to enrol in this unit |
| Unit chair: | E Gould (S) |
| Incompatible with: | HPS976 |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit will prepare students for professional practice. It will ensure that students are familiar with ethical, legal, and professional practice requirements and responsibilities. The unit examines: the Australian requirements for registration as a psychologist, requirements of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, the APS Code of Ethical and Professional Standards; the nature of supervision and the responsibilities of the supervisor and the psychologist-IN-training; the effect of the different contexts in which the clinical psychologist works; the mutual responsibilities of team members; common practical problems in working with clients; legal and ethical issues; and key considerations of inter-professional collaboration.
Assessment
Essay (2000 words) 40%, class presentation 20%, oral examination 20%, 2 x 500 word self reflection pieces 20% (10% each)
Prescribed texts
Morrissey, S., & Reddy, P. (2006). Ethics and Professional Practice for Psychologists. Melbourne: Thomson Social Sciences Press.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2751 | $2918 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
