Psychology (Clinical)

Homework as a positive, wellrounded psychology practitioner with training in research, teaching and supervision, program development and evaluation, general health, and emotional health promotion. Tying all these analysis areas together is really just a common thread of evidence-based practice. The extensive practical experience you will gain throughout the course will probably turn your transition into life as a professional psychologist much smoother. Practical learning opportunities permit you to apply your understanding and skills with real patients in real clinics -- invaluable preparation for the struggles of your prospective livelihood. As a student in our clinical training program, you can work along side recognized professionals in psychology clinics in your mental health partner organisations, Eastern Health and Barwon Health. These adventures prepare you for what lies ahead, they allow you to build a professional identity and create networks which support your own career advancement.

This course has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Relative to the Accreditation Standards for Psychology Program (APAC, 2010). All these standards are developed for certification of apps similar to this for pathway to rehearse as a registered psychologist. As such, this program is accepted by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for the purposes of approving it under the National Law. On completion of this course graduates can connect with the PsyBA for registration as a psychologist. To obtain approval in the Clinical area of specialisation graduates are required to perform two years of approved supervised practice and satisfy expert enhancement requirements.

The requirement for entrance into the program is the conclusion of a four-year sequence of analysis within an accredited psychology program which meets national registration requirements and eligibility for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society, or even equivalent. The four-year sequence may be either an honours program or the combo of a three-year under graduate degree including a psychology major and an approved postgraduate program.