Clinical Skills in Neuropsychology

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

54 hours.

Enrolment in one of the following Psychology professional training progams, 527CL, 527CN, 080CL, 080CN or MC-PSYCHCS

Completion of APAC-accredited psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.

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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A semester long, lecture and workshop-based subject focussed on (1) advanced issues in neuropsychological testing in professional settings; (2) principles of clinical interaction, including interviewing and history-taking; (3) diagnostic formulation; and (4) report writing. The administration and interpretation of current tests of mood and personality will be considered in detail.

Students will gain a professional-level understanding of the clinical skills required for specialist neuropsychological practice. This will enable them to manage cases that are commonly encountered in placement settings. Students will acquire the ability to determine and utilize the clinical approach that is most appropriate for the clinical setting and the individual patient. They will gain an appreciation of the complexity of the patient-clinician relationship, and the important role of the neuropsychological professional in that relationship.

• A mid-semester assignment, consisting of two written reports of 1,000 words each, due within the semester (30%)
• A 2 hour written examination during the end of semester examination period (70%)

A hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at lectures and a hurdle requirement of attendance at a 1 day workshop.

None.

None.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Analysis and critical thinking, through evaluating the complex and varying information that needs to be amalgamated for a successful clinical interaction.

Attention to detail, through observation of features that differentiate one individual from another, and appreciation of the significance of detailed observation for effective real world action.

Written communication, through completion of assignments.

Time management and planning, through organising and integrating multiple demands of the subject.