Overview
This topic develops students' knowledge and skills around professional issues relating to psychological practice in a range of domains. It addresses professional ethics, the scientist-practitioner model, interpersonal behaviour, and the hands-on skills of interviewing and counselling.
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Aims
This topic aims to teach:
- Professional ethics
- Scientist-practitioner model
- Interviewing & counselling skills
- Professional communication
- Cultural considerations
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Articulate and apply psychologists' ethical obligations
2.
Describe the Scientist-practitioner model
3.
Explain the purpose of interviewing and counselling
4.
Perform basic interviewing and counselling
5.
Communicate in a professionally appropriate manner
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Requisites information
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Assumed knowledge
Knowledge of psychology such as can be obtained in a bachelor degree with a major in psychology.