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<p>This unit extends students’ knowledge and skills in clinical psychology principles and techniques to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of illness. Students will develop knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation and intervention in health settings, psychological strategies to improve treatment adherence, and preparation for medical procedures. This unit will take a lifespan developmental approach and examine the role of clinical psychologists in supporting clients experiencing chronic, acute and psychosomatic health conditions in childhood and adolescence, adulthood and aging.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
• Models of Health Behaviour<br>
• Pain Management<br>
• Treatment Adherence<br>
• Preparation for medical procedures<br>
• Psychological management of acute medical conditions<br>
• Psychological management of chronic medical conditions<br>
• Terminal illness and end of life.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit extends students’ knowledge and skills in clinical psychology principles and techniques to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of illness. Students will develop knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation and intervention in health settings, psychological strategies to improve treatment adherence, and preparation for medical procedures. This unit will take a lifespan developmental approach and examine the role of clinical psychologists in supporting clients experiencing chronic, acute and psychosomatic health conditions in childhood and adolescence, adulthood and aging.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> • Models of Health Behaviour<br> • Pain Management<br> • Treatment Adherence<br> • Preparation for medical procedures<br> • Psychological management of acute medical conditions<br> • Psychological management of chronic medical conditions<br> • Terminal illness and end of life.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycm7126">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Explain the role of clinical psychologists in the promotion of health and management of health conditions.</p>
K2
<p>Identify and describe strategies for assessment, formulation and management of psychological distress in clients with acute, chronic or psychosomatic conditions</p>
K3
<p>Identify biopsychosocial and lifespan developmental factors associated with the onset of health conditions or increased risk of poor health.</p>
K4
<p>Articulate the relationship between psychological and physical health and describe theoretical models pertaining to health behaviour change.</p>
S1
<p>Perform skills required for clinical assessment, formulation, treatment planning and intervention in clinical health psychology.</p>
S2
<p>Apply and evaluate models of behaviour change in a clinical health setting.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.</p>
A1
<p>Generate assessment and treatment plans for clients</p>
A2
<p>Apply and evaluate models of behaviour change in a clinical health setting.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Evidence based case study, formulation and treatment plan.</p>
<p>Written Report</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Evidence Based Clinical Health Intervention proposal.</p>
<p>Oral Presentation</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S2, S3, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycm7126">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: PSYCM7126 - U3.3