PSYC6510
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Clinical psychologists assess and treat complex cases across the lifespan. This course introduces students to the aetiology and assessment of the more complex psychological disorders of children and adolescents including problems of severe affect disturbance, eating disorders, self-harm, and psychosis. The teaching also integrates instruction and discussion of methods of intervention.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the factors determining the formation and maintenance of common and complex psychological disorders of children and adolescents including cultural context. (Competencies 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2.1.i, 4.2.1.ii)
2. Apply appropriate assessment procedures to presenting cases. (Competencies 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.2.2.ii)
3. Explain and discuss the various intervention strategies appropriate to children and adolescents. (Competencies 3.9, 3.12, 4.2.3.i)
4. Explain the concept of 'best practice' as determined by evidence-based treatments for the amelioration of problems of for older children and adolescents. (Competencies 3.16, 4.2.1.ii, 4.2.3.iv)
5. Identify the impact of problems and interventions on children and adolescents' social milieu. (Competency 4.2.3.ii)
Content
- Oppositional Defiant Disorders and conduct disorder
- Bipolar Disorder and psychosis
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Eating problems and disorders
- Substance use and risk-taking behaviours
- Evidence-based interventions with children and adolescents
- Psychopharmacology with children and adolescents
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology [40187].
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Presentation: Therapy Demonstration
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- PSYC6510 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 229.0 KB)
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