Course overview
This course provides the student with the advanced research and professional skills required to practice within the scientist- practitioner model. On completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ethical, professional and legal responsibilities of a practising psychologist. The student will have the ability to identify ethical issues and to locate, understand and apply the major supporting documentation (e.g. Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics). Additionally, the student will have the knowledge and skills to undertake applied research and evaluation in a range of settings.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate application of skills to evaluate and undertake research in applied settings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and aptitude for fulfilling statutory and other professional responsibilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological case formulation approaches.
- Interrogate personal cultural positioning and the implications for competent service delivery.
- Draw connections between the impacts of history on contemporary Aboriginal health outcomes.
- Explore the diversity of Aboriginal identities in Australia.
- Become familiar with basic principles and protocols underpinning ethical cross-cultural practice.
- Develop a personal resource list of relevant policy and protocol documents.