Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology [Exit only]

Information valid for students commencing in 2020.

Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology [Exit Only]

Handbook year	2020
Course code	84111
Course type	Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Course pre-requisites	The Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology may be awarded to students exiting a Master of Psychology (Clinical), or the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) prior to completing the requirements of that course, provided they meet the award requirements outlined below.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Not applicable - the course is an exit qualification only

Credit points	12 credit points
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology, graduates will be able to: Adapt and apply advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills in a range of clinical contexts, including tropical, Indigenous, and rural and remote. Review, critically analyse, and synthesise theories, evidence-based practice and ethical considerations to plan and design safe and effective assessment and interventions for client groups of varying age, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status. Communicate effectively in the transfer of knowledge and skills with a variety of audiences. Reflect critically on the practice of one’s self, with responsibility and accountability to plan ongoing professional learning.

Select 12 credit points of subjects from List 1 or List 2

List 1

:03 Professional Practice

:03 Evidence-based Practice

:03 Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan

:03 Assessment in Psychology

:03 Biopsychosocial and Cultural Models of Health

List 2

PY5001:03 Psychological Assessment

PY5003:03 Adult Psychopathology

PY5006:03 Clinical Neuropsychology

PY5007:03 Health and Rehabilitation

PY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1

PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2

PY5013:03 Working With Clients

PY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy

Expected time to complete	6 months full time or equivalent part time
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Eligibility	Students who have been granted credit for previous tertiary study towards the Master of Psychology (Clinical) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.
Maximum allowed	6 credit points unless part of an approved course articulation process
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award title	GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Approved abbreviation	GCertClinPsych
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable