Course overview
This course provides students with the advanced research and professional skills required to practice within the scientist-practitioner model. On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ethical, professional and legal responsibilities of a practising psychologist. Students will have the ability to identify ethical issues and to locate, understand and apply the major supporting documentation (e.g. Psychology Board of Australian Code of Conduct and 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, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Become familiar with basic principles and protocols underpinning ethical cross-cultural practice, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Develop a personal resource list of relevant policy and protocol documents.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 1286
Section SE01
Size 20
Available 20
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