Psychological Assessment for Professional Practice

PY5415 - Psychological Assessment for Professional Practice

This subject is designed to develop skills in psychometric assessment across the lifespan. Students will use assessment techniques to inform interpretation in the synthesis of culturally appropriate assessment methodologies. Students will be guided through the assessment process, including hypothesis development and selection of appropriate psychometric and other assessment tools. Students will learn to gather, interpret and integrate data from multiple sources to address referral questions and make recommendations for the management of presenting problems. Ethical practice and professional communication as part of an interprofessional health care team will be a strong focus of this subject.

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[Anti-requisite] PY5001 PY5003 PY5006 PY5007 PY5011 PY5012 PY5013 PY6001 PY6002 PY6003 PY6010 PY6015 PY6201 PY6202 PY6203

[Anti-requisite] PY5001 PY5003 PY5006 PY5007 PY5011 PY5012 PY5013 PY6001 PY6002 PY6003 PY6010 PY6015 PY6201 PY6202 PY6203 Offerings: All

102304 Master of Psychology (Clinical), 84107 Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology [Exit only]

102304 Master of Psychology (Clinical), 84107 Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology [Exit only] Offerings: All

PY5304 - Assessment in Psychology

Assessment in Psychology

Integrate, synthesize and apply psychological knowledge, information and the principles of interprofessional practice to plan and perform ethical and culturally appropriate evidence-based psychometric assessment

Reflect critically and respectfully on the practice of one's self and others within the interprofessional health care team to develop quality practice and to plan ongoing professional learning

Apply advanced psychological knowledge in the interpretation of assessment data to prepare reports and provide appropriate evidence-based recommendations which promote an interdisciplinary approach, to facilitate quality outcomes for clients from diverse populations

Apply advanced culturally appropriate communication skills in data gathering, interviewing and administering tests