School Of PsychologyCore Skills and Ethical PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101810.3
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
100459 - Core Skills and Ethical Practice, 101209 - Core Skills: Counselling and Ethical Practice
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1546 Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), 1812 Master of Clinical Psychology or 1814 Master of Professional Psychology
About this Unit
In this unit students apply core evidence-based counselling and intervention skills that are responsive to working within culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This unit addresses key cultural ethical, legal, and professional aspects of psychological practice; including working within one's competency and within inter-disciplinary contexts and the management of risk across the lifespan, including child protection. The theoretical underpinnings of evidence-based intervention strategies and ethical practice across the lifespan are critically examined, including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Students develop their professional understanding of the codes and guidelines of the Australian Psychological Society and Psychology Board of Australia, and the relevant State and Commonwealth Acts and Regulations of Parliament. Major practice problems faced by psychologists and modes of resolution acceptable within the profession are considered. Students reflect on professionalism in psychology practice and how their own perspectives, world views, values and competencies may inform their processes ethical decision-making. Students will also identify areas for ongoing professional development.
Courses| 1812.1 | Master of Clinical Psychology | CONTINUING |
| 1812.2 | Master of Clinical Psychology | CONTINUING |
| 1812.3 | Master of Clinical Psychology | CONTINUING |
| 1812.4 | Master of Clinical Psychology | CURRENT |
| 1814.2 | Master of Professional Psychology | CONTINUING |
| 1814.3 | Master of Professional Psychology | CONTINUING |
| 1814.4 | Master of Professional Psychology | CONTINUING |
| 1814.5 | Master of Professional Psychology | CURRENT |