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<p>This unit will consolidate and extend on the skills and knowledge in evidence based practice. Students will develop their culturally responsive knowledge and skills related to improving therapeutic outcomes for clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including clients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent . This unit will also support the development of knowledge and skills for working in multi-disciplinary team to meet client needs. Students will develop their professional knowledge and competency across key areas including: self-reflection and deliberate practice,building multimodal networks and support services for clients and, culturally aware case conceptualisation and formulation, and incorporating feedback and evidence to inform the therapeutic process.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>Psychological Practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People</p>
<p>Inter-professional Practice</p>
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<p>This unit will consolidate and extend on the skills and knowledge in evidence based practice. Students will develop their culturally responsive knowledge and skills related to improving therapeutic outcomes for clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including clients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent . This unit will also support the development of knowledge and skills for working in multi-disciplinary team to meet client needs. Students will develop their professional knowledge and competency across key areas including: self-reflection and deliberate practice,building multimodal networks and support services for clients and, culturally aware case conceptualisation and formulation, and incorporating feedback and evidence to inform the therapeutic process.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>Psychological Practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People</p> <p>Inter-professional Practice</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:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycm7018">090701 - Psychology</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
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>Recognise the social, cultural and historical factors that contribute to psychological health and wellbeing in people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. </p>
K2
<p>Identify and discuss culturally sensitive assessment, therapeutic and diagnostic techniques.</p>
K3
<p>Recognise the ethical, legal, and professional requirements of interprofessional practice. </p>
S1
<p>Employ professional communication and psychological practice skills in a culturally responsive manner with a range of socially and culturally diverse clients, including First Nations Peoples. </p>
S2
<p>Develop critical assessment, communication and decision-making skills in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients and allied health professionals.</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate competency in culturally responsive communication and psychological practice. </p>
A2
<p>Plan and evaluate multi-disciplinary work in a variety of contexts for psychological practice.</p>
A3
<p>Consult and collaborate with other professionals regarding clinical planning and referrals, particularly in the context of complex case presentations.</p><p><br></p>
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Cultural Formulation</p>
<p>Written Task</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, S2, A1
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<p>Professional Communication</p>
<p>Written Task</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Case Study - Ethical Dilemma</p>
<p>Written Task</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K3, 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:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycm7018">090701 - Psychology</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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Internal reference: PSYCM7018 - U2.1