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Clinical Skills in Neuropsychology (PSYC90082)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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A semester long, lecture and workshop-based subject focussed on (1) advanced issues in neuropsychological testing in professional settings; (2) principles of clinical interaction, including interviewing and history-taking; (3) diagnostic formulation; and (4) report writing. The administration and interpretation of current tests of mood and personality will be considered in detail.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical interaction, including interviewing and history-taking; diagnostic formulation; and report writing.
- demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence administration and interpretation of current neuropsychological measures.
Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Conduct professional interviews and assessments
- Perform appropriate standardised psychological testing,
- Communicate findings in oral and written formats, including formal psychological reports, using culturally appropriate language.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Formulate a conceptualisation of the presenting issues and neuropsychological profile.
- Construct the clinical approach that is most appropriate for the clinical setting and the individual patient.
Generic skills
Analysis and critical thinking, through evaluating the complex and varying information that needs to be amalgamated for a successful clinical interaction.
Attention to detail, through observation of features that differentiate one individual from another, and appreciation of the significance of detailed observation for effective real world action.
Written communication, through completion of assignments.
Time management and planning, through organising and integrating multiple demands of the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in one of the following Psychology professional training progams, 527CL, 527CN, 080CL, 080CN or MC-PSYCHCS
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC-accredited psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.
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
- A mid-semester assignment, consisting of two written reports of 1,000 words each, due within the semester (30%)
- A 2 hour written examination during the end of semester examination period (70%)
A hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at lectures and a hurdle requirement of attendance at a 1 day workshop.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jacqueline Anderson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None.
Recommended texts and other resources
None.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
Last updated: 3 November 2022