Year 1 Practicum and Skills Training

Description

This course contains the Child and Family Psychology Year 1 Practicum and an academic programme which supports this practical experience. The practicum component comprises direct experience in psychological practice with children and families in a clinic setting, supervised by registered psychologists. Through teaching and supported learning activities (e.g. Problem-Based Learning), students will develop their understanding and skills in the selection, administration and interpretation of cognitive and other psychometric assessments; common mental health conditions; risk assessment; functional behavioural assessment; diagnosis of mental health conditions; and psychological formulation.