Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit focuses on psychological interventions for common lifestyle diseases and on the role of psychologists in the management of chronic and life-threatening health problems and medical trauma. The objectives of the unit are to (1) provide students with the theoretical and evidence-based background for psychological interventions for preventing illness, enhancing health, and managing chronic and debilitating illnesses; and (2) acquire skills in delivering psychological interventions for health-related behaviours to enhance health, quality of life and adaptive coping.

Credit
6 points
Outcomes

Students have knowledge of the theoretical and empirical evidence base for psychological interventions for common lifestyle illnesses and chronic health conditions, and a good understanding of psychopharmacological approaches to common conditions affecting health. Students acquire skills in (1) delivering individual and group interventions for obesity; (2) delivering interventions for eating disorders; (3) providing treatments to reduce alcohol and substance use; (4) conducting treatments for insomnia; and (5) delivering services to facilitate adaptation and coping with chronic health problems, physical trauma and terminal illness.

Assessment

This comprises (1) an individual course project related to the learning outcomes of promoting evidence-based psychological services in healthcare settings, due in last half of teaching period, and may include both written and oral presentation components (70 per cent); and (2) a group-based presentation demonstrating knowledge and concepts of psychological interventions in healthcare settings, due during teaching period (30 per cent).



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Sue Byrne
Unit rules
Prerequisites
enrolment in
Clinical Psychology postgraduate program
or Master of Clinical Psychology (54570)
or Master of Clinical Psychology (Extended) (55570).
and PSYC5672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I (formerly PSYC8672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I), PSYC5673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II (formerly PSYC8673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II)
Incompatibility
PSYC5567 Clinical Health Psychology (formerly PSYC8567 Clinical Health Psychology)
Contact hours
lectures: 13 x 3 hours
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.

Face to face

Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.

Online flexible

100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.

Online timetabled

100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.

Online Restricted

Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.

NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.

External

No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.

Off-campus

Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.

Multi-mode

Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.