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Clinical Practicum: Parent&Liaison Work (PSYT90041)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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This clinical practicum is designed to provide closely supported training in clinical work and promote the participants’ practical application of the theoretical material covered in PSYT90039. The clinical practicum is conducted in small groups (approximately 3 to 5 participants per group), under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
This subject will cover:
- Forms of engagement that may be employed and the development of a therapeutic relationship.
- Specific strategies required in clinical work with parents.
- The form and nature of liaison work with parents.
- The process of liaison work, linking and networking with professionals.
- Primary, secondary and tertiary consultation.
- Issues in liaison and consultation.
- The maintenance of a log in which therapeutic contacts with parents and professionals will be recorded.
Students should note that attending and undertaking activities in this subject will not be possible without at current Working with Children Check.
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will hone specific therapeutic skills required to effectively conduct clinical and liaison work with parents, and liaison / consultation with other professionals who are concurrently involved with cases, accounting for:
- Ways of conceptualising and intervening when working with parent(s) or parent figures.
- Liaison work with parent(s) or parent figures and professionals.
- Principles of continuity of care and consultation.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of their parent and liaison work;
- Utilise problem-solving skills in determining how to modify their parent and liaison work, as appropriate;
- Identify avenues for ongoing consultation and supervision around parent and liaison work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Case assessment of 3,000-3,500 words due end of semester (worth 70%)
- Clinical log of 1,500-2,000 words due end of semester (worth 30%)
- Minimum 80% attendance at practicums (hurdle requirement)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sophie Havighurst Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours total
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
It is required that applicants have a Working With Children Check before commencing this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Science Course Master of Mental Health Science - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022