| Semester 2, 2021 Online | |
| Short Description: | Assessment & Interview Skills |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Psychology and Counselling |
| Student contribution band : | Professional Pathway Psych |
| ASCED code : | 090701 - Psychology |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BSCH (Psychology major 12302) or BPSH or MSCR (Psychology Research)
Other Requisites
BPSH students must have completed the first 3 years with a GPA of 5.0 across levels 1 to 3 psychology courses.
Rationale
Psychological assessment is a basic skill for all areas of applied psychology. Using workshops and case studies, students will learn about the development of testing skills and the application of testing principles in clinical settings.
Synopsis
This course provides training in the development of skills necessary for conducting psychological assessment including interview skills, administration and scoring, interpretation, and professional report writing. Assessment strategies, including the use of standardised psychological test instruments will be identified, discussed, and practiced. There is a focus on cultural considerations when conducting psychological assessments within this course.
Objectives
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Apply a range of interpersonal and communication skills when interviewing clients
- Explain the cultural considerations that are associated with psychological testing
- Conduct an intake assessment and administer a Mental Status Exam
- Score and interpret a widely used standardised psychological test
- Effectively communicate to a professional audience via a written report.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Interview skills | 20.00 |
| 2. | Intake assessment | 20.00 |
| 3. | Mental Status Exam | 20.00 |
| 4. | Standardised testing | 20.00 |
| 5. | Clinical report writing | 20.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=PSY4070)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 45.00 |
| Online Tutorials | 20.00 |
| Online Tutorials or Workshops | 32.00 |
| Private Study | 65.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client intake and interview | 50 | 50 | 23 Aug 2021 | 1,2,3 | |
| Case Report | 50 | 50 | 04 Oct 2021 | 4,5 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the student’s responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all materials provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course, and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the total marks available for each item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. Due to accreditation requirements the grade of Conceded Pass cannot be applied in compulsory psychology courses. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
NO EXAM: There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Other Requirements
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Students are required to be able to access the Internet and should avail themselves of the various case reports that will be posted on the study desk discussion group board throughout the semester