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PY4112 - Ethics for Research and Professional and Evidence Based Practice
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Psychology as a discipline and a profession is firmly founded upon the model of the scientist/practitioner. In this subject, students will explore the principles that underpin Evidence-Based Practice in the profession and how this translates to professional practice. Key considerations include the role of ethical behaviour, codes of ethics and competencies, and the social, historical, professional and cultural factors that influence the science and practice of psychology with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Learning Outcomes
- apply the principles of evidence-based practice to contemporary issues in psychology and psychological practice;
- develop and appraise a learning portfolio to summarize key strengths in response to career opportunities;
- apply the APS Code of Ethics and APS Ethical Guidelines to professional psychological practice.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Case report 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (20%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in all workshop classes; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
| Prerequisites: | Must complete 72 credit points of level 1, 2, and 3 subjects from an undergraduate Psychology course, and be accepted into the 4th year psychology stream before enrolling in any level 4 PY subjects. |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Carolyn Timms |
| Lecturers: | Dr Carolyn Timms, Dr Beryl Buckby, Assoc. Professor Garry Kidd, Mrs Davinder Gill. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Carolyn Timms |
| Lecturers: | Dr Carolyn Timms, Dr Beryl Buckby, Assoc. Professor Garry Kidd, Mrs Davinder Gill. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51 | |
| Census Date 08-Apr-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52 | |
| Census Date 05-Aug-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53 | |
| Census Date 02-Dec-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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