This unit (APC6086) of study provides students with training in the principles and practice of evidence-based psychological assessment in professional psychology. It provides the opportunity to develop competence in the assessment skills required to practice as a registered psychologist in Australia (PsyBA/AHPRA). Students will be introduced to case formulation that includes significant cognitive assessment, history-taking and the selection and administration of standardised psychological assessment tools. Tools include intelligence, memory, executive function and achievement tests, and personality assessment. Successful completion of this unit prepares students for clinical placements both within the VU Psychology Clinic and community-based organisations.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
APC6086
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Exhibit competence in clinical assessment skills commensurate with level of training; | ||
| 2. | Administer, score and interpret seminal cognitive and personality assessment measures; | ||
| 3. | Integrate and analyse the findings of a clinical assessment including client history and the results of intelligence, achievement, memory and executive functioning tests; | ||
| 4. | Synthesise and articulate clinical assessment results for a variety of audiences and purposes; and | ||
| 5. | Evaluate and critically reflect upon psychological assessment and how it is used in a variety of settings and for different purposes, including the role of culture in the administration, scoring, interpretation and feedback of psychometric testing. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Selection of normative data that is culturally sensitive and valid, with a reflection on the role of culture in psychological assessment. (1000 words) | Pass/Fail |
| Report | Formal assessment report. (Indicative: 2500 word length) | Pass/Fail |
| Other | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) of the administration of an intellectual assessment tool. (20 minutes) | Pass/Fail |
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