School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyFurther Clinical Studies (Art Therapy)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 101785.2
Discipline: COUNSELLING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 20
Equivalent Units
101509 - Further Clinical Studies
Prerequisite
101784 Clinical Studies (Art Therapy)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 4595 Master of Art Therapy.
About this Unit
This unit aims to develop clinical practice skills to the level required for professional registration. The unit involves 375 hours of clinical placement working under the guidance of a clinical supervisor. It will involve group supervision of casework and in-depth discussion of issues arising from placements.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
All Students
To be eligible to enrol in a unit and attend a health-related placement in your course, students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements AND Special Legislative Requirements to be assessed in their first year of study against the following
1. National Criminal History Check: Students must have a current (expiring 3 years from date of issue) check valid for their entire course. A valid National Criminal history check must be an Australia wide check, include the student's full name matching their Student ID card and date of birth and not have any offences listed. If a student has a criminal history identified on their check, they must provide a Clinical Placement Authority Card (CPAC) or conditional letter from the NSW HealthShare Employment Screening and Review Unit
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/Documents/appendix-10-student-application.pdf
International students must additionally have a translated International Police Check or statutory declaration.
2. A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance letter issued under the category of volunteer valid for their entire course.
3. A completed vaccination/immunisation card with all serology results containing expiry dates and currency must be maintained by the student to ensure compliance for their entire course.
4. NSW Undertaking/Declaration form
5. Completed any additional health forms required (such as NSW Health Code of Conduct, Health Student Undertaking/Declaration and Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment Tool)
6. Relevant Local Health District specific documentation as requested.
Contact your School for further details. Resources are also available on the Placement Hub website
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/learning_futures/home/placements_hub/placements_hub/student_compliance