Counselling Psychology Student Handbook.pdf - Health Sciences ...
Counselling Psychology Student Handbook.pdf - Health Sciences ... Counselling Psychology Student Handbook.pdf - Health Sciences ...
value systems, and those with disabilities. A further requirement is the willingness and demonstratedcapacity to work in a variety of clinical and agency settings.Student ProgressAcademic staff want to ensure that you are progressing well in the programme. Therefore, yourprogress may be discussed by the academic team. If there are concerns about a student’s capacityto undertake or complete a placement, we will discuss this with you and help you to consider whatoptions you might pursue to prepare for a placement.Liaison with the Professional CommunityA Course Advisory Committee meets regularly to confer on matters related to the Mastersprogramme. The Committee consists of the Counselling Psychology Faculty, studentrepresentatives, and senior counselling psychologists from major government and non-governmentemploying agencies. Committee members are:Dr Sean MurrayDirector, Curtin Counselling ServiceMs Nicki McKennaPrivate PracticeDr Jon Rampono (Psychiatrist) Head of Psychological Medicine, King Edward Memorial HospitalMs Ann-Marie Loney Acting Head of Psychological Services, Department of Child ProtectionSonia GianattiManager, Corrective ServicesDiane BrownSt John of God Hospital – Community Outreach ServiceStudent representative First yearStudent representative Second yearPSYCHOLOGY BOARD OF AUSTRALIAThe new national registration and accreditation scheme is now in effect with many new obligationsfor registered psychologists and students.Provisional RegistrationPost graduate students must now be registered as a provisional psychologist from the start of theirhigher degree.The application form to apply for provisional registration is on the Psychology Board of Australiawebsite www.psychologyboard.gov.au. Information about obligations under the National Law andthe National Board’s registration standards are published on this website and at www.ahpra.gov.au.The annual fee is $409.If you are not already a registered psychologist, you may only practice outside of universityplacements and use the term “provisional psychologist” with Board approval. Further informationabout the Board’s policy for working outside of placements and the application form can be found onthe Board’s website. Links are also included on the Blackboard site for Psychology 701.Page 9 of 88Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
Individuals completing APAC accredited postgraduate study offered by coursework (e.g. Masters,PhD with Masters Coursework) must complete ALL components of their degree and be on thegraduation list before being eligible for General registration. You cannot apply for Generalregistration until your thesis has been marked and passed. If you have completed and passed alldegree components, including your thesis, you may apply for General registration before you haveformally graduated. You must arrange for the Faculty to forward to AHPRA your official academictranscript that shows completion of the qualification, and a letter from the Head of School confirmingyou are eligible to graduate. Graduates are eligible to undertake a registrar programme with thePsychology Board of Australia leading to an endorsement in Counselling Psychology.EndorsementEndorsement of a psychologist’s registration is a legal mechanism under National Law.Endorsement indicates that a psychologist has expertise in an advanced area of practice in additionto the minimum level of psychological training required for General registration. To be eligible forendorsement in one of the approved areas of practice a registered psychologist must have:a) An accredited doctorate in one of the approved areas of practice, and a minimum of oneyear of approved supervised full-time equivalent practice with a Board-approved supervisor;orb) An accredited masters in one of the approved areas of practice, and a minimum of two yearsof approved supervised full-time equivalent practice with a Board-approved supervisor;orc) Another qualification that, in the Board’s opinion, is substantially equivalent to (a) or (b).Please note that this information is current as of January but changes rapidly. It is your responsibilityto check the PsyBA website frequently http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/. The consequences ofnon-compliance are serious.Page 10 of 88FACILITIESComputingThe School of Psychology provides a computer laboratory for use of students. The lab consists ofPentium PC computers and a laser printer and is located in room 151 of Building 401. An accountfor each student is automatically created after enrolment and allows access to the Microsoft Officeapplication (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), statistical (SPSS), and analysis software (Lisrel, EQS,NUDIST). The software is regularly updated. The laser printer operates on a cost recovery basis.The laboratory is open for general access between the hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm during the entireyear. Computer hardware and printing problem support can be directed to the Health SciencesFaculty ICT web support number (08 9266 1888) or a support request can be made online athttp://cits.curtin.edu.au/students/index.cfm.Psychology Test LibraryThe psychology test library contains an extensive range of psychological tests. In addition, there areresources relevant to psychological assessment including books on assessment and treatmentplanning, audiotapes, videotapes, and facilities for computer-based interpretations of test results.Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
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Individuals completing APAC accredited postgraduate study offered by coursework (e.g. Masters,PhD with Masters Coursework) must complete ALL components of their degree and be on thegraduation list before being eligible for General registration. You cannot apply for Generalregistration until your thesis has been marked and passed. If you have completed and passed alldegree components, including your thesis, you may apply for General registration before you haveformally graduated. You must arrange for the Faculty to forward to AHPRA your official academictranscript that shows completion of the qualification, and a letter from the Head of School confirmingyou are eligible to graduate. Graduates are eligible to undertake a registrar programme with the<strong>Psychology</strong> Board of Australia leading to an endorsement in <strong>Counselling</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong>.EndorsementEndorsement of a psychologist’s registration is a legal mechanism under National Law.Endorsement indicates that a psychologist has expertise in an advanced area of practice in additionto the minimum level of psychological training required for General registration. To be eligible forendorsement in one of the approved areas of practice a registered psychologist must have:a) An accredited doctorate in one of the approved areas of practice, and a minimum of oneyear of approved supervised full-time equivalent practice with a Board-approved supervisor;orb) An accredited masters in one of the approved areas of practice, and a minimum of two yearsof approved supervised full-time equivalent practice with a Board-approved supervisor;orc) Another qualification that, in the Board’s opinion, is substantially equivalent to (a) or (b).Please note that this information is current as of January but changes rapidly. It is your responsibilityto check the PsyBA website frequently http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/. The consequences ofnon-compliance are serious.Page 10 of 88FACILITIESComputingThe School of <strong>Psychology</strong> provides a computer laboratory for use of students. The lab consists ofPentium PC computers and a laser printer and is located in room 151 of Building 401. An accountfor each student is automatically created after enrolment and allows access to the Microsoft Officeapplication (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), statistical (SPSS), and analysis software (Lisrel, EQS,NUDIST). The software is regularly updated. The laser printer operates on a cost recovery basis.The laboratory is open for general access between the hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm during the entireyear. Computer hardware and printing problem support can be directed to the <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong>Faculty ICT web support number (08 9266 1888) or a support request can be made online athttp://cits.curtin.edu.au/students/index.cfm.<strong>Psychology</strong> Test LibraryThe psychology test library contains an extensive range of psychological tests. In addition, there areresources relevant to psychological assessment including books on assessment and treatmentplanning, audiotapes, videotapes, and facilities for computer-based interpretations of test results.Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
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