Available in 2024
Course code

PSYC6510

Units

10 units

Level

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

  1. Oppositional Defiant Disorders and conduct disorder
  2. Bipolar Disorder and psychosis
  3. Self-harm and suicidal ideation
  4. Eating problems and disorders
  5. Substance use and risk-taking behaviours
  6. Evidence-based interventions with children and adolescents
  7. Psychopharmacology with children and adolescents

 


Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology [40187] or the Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) [11539 or 12452].


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