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Advanced Psychological Practice 2 (PSYC90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Prof Lisa Phillips
Overview
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This subject will provide students with an overview of medications used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including their mechanisms of action and side effects. Students will gain an understanding of the role of psychologists in working alongside other health practitioners who prescribe and monitor these treatments. Students will also be introduced to a range of biological aspects of psychological functioning, including the role of endocrine factors in normal functioning and psychological disorders. Students will gain an understanding of the role of psychologists in developing interventions based on these biological perspectives.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
Knowledge
- Illustrate a comprehensive knowledge of the classes of psychotropic medications;
- Recognise and appreciate the indications for the use of psychotropic medications;
- Outline the pharmacological basis of the mechanism of action of psychotropic medications and their common side effects;
- Recall topics in biological aspects of psychological functioning, such as sleep;
- Recount the role of endocrine factors in psychological functioning;
- Explain the biological mechanisms involved in high prevalence disorders, such as anxiety and depression;
- Describe the biological mechanisms in psychological interventions for psychological disorders.
Skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Apply critical evaluation skills to published material relating to the evaluation and use of psychotropic medications;
- Critically evaluate literature relating to the evaluation and application of biological factors in psychological functioning;
- Demonstrate skills in the development of treatment plans incorporating understanding of biological factors .
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Integrate their understanding of psychotropic medications and their use and actions with their knowledge of psychopathology and treatment planning;
- Generate treatment plans that Integrate their understanding of biological factors in psychological functioning;
- Communicate with members of other health disciplines with regard to treatment plans.
Generic skills
Time management skills by planning and submitting work by the required deadlines.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90003 | Research Proposal | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
PSYC90006 | Basic Interventions | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90007 | Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90009 | Individual and Cultural Diversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90011 | Introduction to Assessment and Diagnosis | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90015 | Advanced Psychopathology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90023 | Child Psychopathology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90027 | Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90029 | Graduate Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90030 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90031 | Adult Psychopathology | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Note: these subjects can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC approved 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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2 x MCQ quizzes based on material presented in Weeks 1-6
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 50% |
One written assignment based on material presented in Weeks 7-9
| Week 9 | 25% |
One written assignment based on material presented in Weeks 10-12
| Week 12 | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement of at least 80% attendance at all coursework and seminar activities associated with this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Lisa Phillips Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hours of lectures/seminars per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Lisa Phillips
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
No prescribed texts.
Recommended texts and other resources
The following volumes are useful for consultation during the course:
Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, 3rd Edition Cambridge University Press; SM Stahl
Introduction to Neuropsychopharmacology, Oxford University Press; Iversen, Iversen, Bloom, Roth
Therapeutic Guidelines: Psychotropic; Therapeutic Guidelines Limited.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
Last updated: 31 January 2024