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PSYC995 – Clinical Psychology Therapy 4
2019 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lauren McLellan
Lecturer
Viviana Wuthrich
Lecturer
Ella Oar
Carolyn Schniering
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
PSYC993 and PSYC994
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit covers evidence-based practice in the understanding and management of psychological disorders, at an advanced level. The focus will be on assessment and advanced therapy skills in the selection, tailoring and implementation of appropriate evidence-based and case-formulated interventions for sleep disorders and sexuality issues, including monitoring of outcomes and modifications required, based on evolving case formulations. Material will also cover considerations for applying evidence based psychotherapies to aging and carer populations and using e-health applications including telemedicine, taking into account ethical considerations and practices when working with e-health applications and clients across the lifespan.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Effectively apply principles and methods of empirically supported therapeutic approaches for working with sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations (including the role of carers), and integration with e-health.
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Understand ethical principles in the integration of technology into practice and when working with clients across the lifespan, including awareness of legislative and ethical policies with e-health in Australia.
- Understand and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment of clinical cases based on evolving case formulation, in particular as required for sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations and in the application e-health.
- Communicate appropriately and professionally about potential clients and therapeutic approaches guided by ethics, evidence and case formulation.
General Assessment Information
ASSESSMENT COMPLETION
Students must attempt all assessment tasks to achieve a grade of pass or higher in this unit.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/EXTENSION
Students who experience serious and unavoidable disruption, must apply for special consideration no later than five (5) working days after the assessment task due date, examination or test date via ask.mq.edu.au. All requests will be considered on a case by case basis, and appropriate documentary evidence will need to be provided to substantiate your claim (such as medical certificate, counsellor note, or similar). If an extension/special consideration is granted, the time-frame will also be determined on an individual basis. If you have enquiries, lodge this online or visit the Student Centre (ground floor, 4 First Walk).
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Clinical Case Report | 35% | Yes | Week 7 |
| Presentation & Tool Kit | 35% | No | Week 9 |
| Exam | 30% | No | Week 13 |
Clinical Case Report
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 35%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
You will submit a clinical case report for a hypothetical client provided to you in class. This is an individual task.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Effectively apply principles and methods of empirically supported therapeutic approaches for working with sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations (including the role of carers), and integration with e-health.
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Understand ethical principles in the integration of technology into practice and when working with clients across the lifespan, including awareness of legislative and ethical policies with e-health in Australia.
- Understand and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment of clinical cases based on evolving case formulation, in particular as required for sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations and in the application e-health.
Presentation & Tool Kit
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 35%
Based on the same hypothetical client you select for the Clinical Case Report, you will, together with a small group of peers, present a clinical case review to the class as if conducting a clinical case review in the context of group, peer supervision. You will also submit, as a group, a clinical resource 'tool kit' that will be marked and also distributed to the class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Effectively apply principles and methods of empirically supported therapeutic approaches for working with sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations (including the role of carers), and integration with e-health.
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Understand ethical principles in the integration of technology into practice and when working with clients across the lifespan, including awareness of legislative and ethical policies with e-health in Australia.
- Communicate appropriately and professionally about potential clients and therapeutic approaches guided by ethics, evidence and case formulation.
Exam
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
This closed book in-class examination will assess content and set readings across the entire unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Effectively apply principles and methods of empirically supported therapeutic approaches for working with sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations (including the role of carers), and integration with e-health.
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Understand ethical principles in the integration of technology into practice and when working with clients across the lifespan, including awareness of legislative and ethical policies with e-health in Australia.
- Understand and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment of clinical cases based on evolving case formulation, in particular as required for sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations and in the application e-health.
Delivery and Resources
One 2-hour seminar per week Wednesday 3-5pm (11 Wallys Walk 180 Tutorial Room).
Unit Schedule
The schedule of lectures/seminars is listed below. There may be slight variation in the schedule due to staff availability.
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
Lecturer |
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1 |
Wed 31 July |
Introduction to Unit & Scope of e-health applications |
Lauren McLellan |
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2 |
Wed 7 Aug |
Internet and Online Therapy 1 |
Lauren McLellan |
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3 |
Wed 14 Aug |
Internet and Online Therapy 2 |
Lauren McLellan |
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4 |
Wed 21 Aug |
Aps, Telephone and Video Conferencing, Psychoeducation websites. |
Lauren McLellan |
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5 |
Wed 28 Aug |
Additional technology mediums |
Lauren McLellan |
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6 |
Wed 4 Sept |
Assessment and Treatment of Sexuality Disorders |
Lauren McLellan |
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7 |
Wed 11Sept |
Assessment and Treatment of Sleep Disorders 1 |
Ella Oar |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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8 |
Wed 2 Oct |
Assessment and Treatment of Sleep Disorders 2 |
Ella Oar |
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9 |
Wed 9 Oct |
ASSESSMENT: Group Presentation and Clinical Tool Kit |
Lauren McLellan |
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10 |
Wed 16 Oct |
Assessment and Treatment – Ageing/Carer issues 1 |
Viv Wuthrich |
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11 |
Wed 23 Oct |
Assessment and Treatment – Ageing/Carer issues 2 |
Viv Wuthrich |
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12 |
Wed 30 Oct |
Assessment and Treatment – Ageing/Carer issues 3 |
Viv Wuthrich |
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13 |
Wed 6 Nov |
EXAM |
Lauren McLellan |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Effectively apply principles and methods of empirically supported therapeutic approaches for working with sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations (including the role of carers), and integration with e-health.
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Understand and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment of clinical cases based on evolving case formulation, in particular as required for sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations and in the application e-health.
- Communicate appropriately and professionally about potential clients and therapeutic approaches guided by ethics, evidence and case formulation.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Case Report
- Presentation & Tool Kit
- Exam
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Effectively apply principles and methods of empirically supported therapeutic approaches for working with sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations (including the role of carers), and integration with e-health.
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Understand and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment of clinical cases based on evolving case formulation, in particular as required for sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations and in the application e-health.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Case Report
- Presentation & Tool Kit
- Exam
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Effectively apply principles and methods of empirically supported therapeutic approaches for working with sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations (including the role of carers), and integration with e-health.
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Understand and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment of clinical cases based on evolving case formulation, in particular as required for sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations and in the application e-health.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Case Report
- Presentation & Tool Kit
- Exam
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Effectively apply principles and methods of empirically supported therapeutic approaches for working with sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations (including the role of carers), and integration with e-health.
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Understand and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment of clinical cases based on evolving case formulation, in particular as required for sleep disorders, sexuality issues, aging populations and in the application e-health.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Case Report
- Presentation & Tool Kit
- Exam
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate professional competency in reporting on the current evidence base in integrating technology into assessment and therapeutic approaches to treat a range of clinical presentations.
- Communicate appropriately and professionally about potential clients and therapeutic approaches guided by ethics, evidence and case formulation.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Case Report
- Presentation & Tool Kit
- Exam
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understand ethical principles in the integration of technology into practice and when working with clients across the lifespan, including awareness of legislative and ethical policies with e-health in Australia.
- Communicate appropriately and professionally about potential clients and therapeutic approaches guided by ethics, evidence and case formulation.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Case Report
- Presentation & Tool Kit
- Exam