DPsych Clinical Coursework V is associated with the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) degree and is closely linked to PSYC9016 DPsych Clinical Coursework VI. DPsych Clinical Coursework V consists of the following sub-courses:
Advanced Clinical Workshops
Forensic Clinical Psychology
Advanced Clinical Workshops (Convenor: Dr Elizabeth Rieger)
An essential skill in contemporary clinical psychology, and for any independently practising clinical psychologist, is the ability to develop, present, and assess appropriate professional development activities. This course is designed to assist the third year doctoral student in developing the necessary strategies and techniques for successful workshop presentation as well as the opportunity to research and gain skills in an area of advanced clinical work.
At the beginning of this sub-course, each student should contact the Course Convenor to be allocated a workshop supervisor, from the clinical faculty, who will oversee the student’s presentation of a workshop in PSYC9016 DPsych Clinical Coursework VI. During the semester the student will negotiate with the supervisor a suitable topic for the workshop. The topic of the workshop should comply with guidelines as to an appropriate evidence base. This semester will be spent developing the workshop and presenting an outline and summary of the workshop for the supervisor's approval.
Forensic Clinical Psychology (Convenor: Antionette Harmer)
This sub-course consists of a series of practically orientated workshops on applications of Clinical Psychology in legal settings. Topics include assessing and treating forensic mental health clients; forensic report writing; assessment in child court cases; assessment for compensable injuries; assessment of competencies; family court assessments.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On completion of this course students will:
- Possess the necessary strategies and techniques for successful workshop preparation and presentation as well as gain further knowledge and skills in an area of advanced clinical work.
- Understand the legal arena in Australia and the various ways Psychologists can be involved.
- Understand and manage the ways in which a clinical psychologist may be drawn into legal matters, including undertanding subpoenas, confidentiality, and attending and giving evidence in court.
- Understand issues in forensic psychology in family or children's matters, civil matters and criminal matters.
- Have skills in writing reports as a treating practitioner or independent expert.
- Understand and practice giving evidence and being cross examined in court (actual court setting experience with legal practitioners).
Other Information
Indicative Assessment
The assessment for each sub-course equals 1/2 of the total assessment for the course.
Advanced Clinical Workshops : Presentation of a three-hour workshop to 2nd and 3rd year clinical students.
Forensic Clinical Psychology: Written practioners report, forensic assessment outline/report, client interview report, participation in court based practicum, short answer exam.
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Workload
1-2 hours/week and 5 full day workshops.
Prescribed Texts
To be confirmed at the beginning of the course. Texts will be selected in line with current research.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 2 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 2.00 | 0.04167 |
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