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Clinical Neuropsychology Placement 1 (PSYC90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Year Long
Principal Coordinator: Dr Claire Lee
lee.y@unimelb.edu.au
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This field placement and clinical skills subject, extending over forty-three days, introduces students to clinical neuropsychology services in a variety of settings, which might include adult and paediatric care in neurological, neurosurgical, psychiatric, and rehabilitation settings. All principal field supervisors are registered supervisors with AHPRA, and Members (or eligible for Membership) of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists of the Australian Psychological Society.
It is a requirement of the Australian Accreditation Council and the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Neuropsychologists that students complete a minimum of 1000 hours of placement training during the two-year Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) course. This first year placement subject requires a minimum of 150 hours of patient contact, 48 hours of case conference attendance, 40 hours of assessment workshops, and 7 hours of other clinical skills workshops, totalling at least 285 hours of placement.
Clinical Neuropsychology Placement 1 consists of the following components:
- Direct observation of, and some active work with, patients referred to neuropsychology services at teaching hospitals and the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic.
- Attendance at hospital-based group supervision sessions and clinical meetings, involving intensive discussion of cases directly observed during component 1.
- Student case conference. These two-hour conferences are held weekly during semester 1 and 2 on the Parkville campus.
- Assessment seminars: The equivalent of four and one-half days (34 hours) of seminars on neuropsychological assessment techniques. These seminars are designed to enhance the development of practical professional-level skills.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this placement subject, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Demonstrate familiarity with the clinical features of neuropsychological disorders, formal neuropsychological examination, diagnostic formulation, and case presentation in a culturally sensitive manner.
Skills
On completion of this subject, students should demonstrate skills in:
- Competent administration and scoring of a wide range of standardized neuropsychological tests and abilities measures, and demonstrate understanding of their psychometric underpinnings and underlying cognitive and behavioural processes.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Use skills in interviewing, history taking, diagnosis and neuropsychological testing to develop an understanding of client presenting issues and potential intervention options.
Generic skills
Analysis and critical thinking.
Attention to detail.
Written communication.
Time management and planning.
Last updated: 8 November 2024