Professional Practice in Psychology 1 is the first of two professional practice units designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop the required skills and knowledge necessary for progression in the general psychology registration pathway (5 + 1). This unit incorporates a practicum designed to simulate 'real-world' aspects of working as a psychologist within a safe learning environment. Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, critical analysis, reflective practice, and ethical decision making will be provided. Class content draws upon case studies and evidence-based theoretical formulation frameworks, and will examine requirements for initial and ongoing registration, and legal and ethical aspects of psychological practice. You will also deliver an oral presentation in an area of applied psychological practice.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE Unit comments

Students would have liked more class time dedicated to understanding the practicum requirements.

In 2024, classes will begin in Orientation week instead of week 1 to allow more time for class discussion of practicum requirements.

Feedback from SUTE Unit comments and verbal feedback from students

Students enjoyed the group supervision and group presentations from fellow students.

The group supervision will be maintained and topics will be expanded to aid students with their choice of topic for their presentation

Feedback from SUTE Unit comments

Students commented that the lectures containing the research content would be better delivered at the end of the term.

The research component of this unit will be taught in the final weeks of the term, accommodating students' learning and retention of the material for Term 2.