Foundations of Parent and Liaison Work

Subject 554-841 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 contact hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Nil.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Subject Overview: This subject will cover:
  • the application of developmental theory, psychodynamic theory, systems theory and cognitive-behavioural theory to liaison work and parent work;
  • the rationale for selection of particular theoretical orientations for specific situations;
  • different levels of consultation which may be applied in various professional situations; and
  • appropriate methods of communication with other professionals in the network.
Assessment: 20%: Satisfactory attendance and participation at seminars (an attendance record will be kept - a minimum of 80% of seminars must be attended); 80%: One written assessment (5000 words max).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Science(Ch.Adol.&Fam.Ment.Health)

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