It is mandatory to pass this assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 2200

Diagnostic Assessment

It is mandatory to pass this assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 2750

Essay

It is mandatory to pass this assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 2500

Final Take Home Examination

candidature in MProfPsych or MPsych(Clin) or PhD(ClinPsych)

Mandatory online intensive school for online students only (Master of Professional Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical) Rule C entry). Concurrently with PSYC504.

<div id="IntensiveSchools">Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.</div>

Carr, A. and McNulty, M. (eds), Routledge 2nd ed. 2016

The 1st edition (ISBN: 9781583918548) is also acceptable.

The Handbook of Adult Clinical Psychology: An Evidence-based Practice Approach

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PSYC503 - Adult Psychological Disorders

An understanding of common adult psychological disorders can assist you in your career in a range of settings.

Studying this unit, you will explore the clinical presentation, classification, development and consequences for the common adult psychological disorders.

You will examine major diagnostic systems and diagnostic criteria, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

This unit will also equip you with an understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to constructing a culturally responsive case conceptualisation for adult clients presenting with mental health issues. Offerings: All

Adult Psychological Disorders

write case formulations and Mental State Examinations for adult clients presenting with mental health issues, with the ability to communicate these effectively to others; and 

demonstrate the ability to effectively consider relevant cultural context and subsequent case formulation, clinical diagnosis, and mental status/clinical presentation issues.

apply autonomy and judgement in making psychiatric diagnoses, including differential diagnosis and comorbidity issues;

demonstrate a critical awareness of major classificatory systems including a more detailed knowledge of the DSM-5 diagnostic classification system;

demonstrate coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of the clinical presentations, prevalence, course and known causes of common adult psychological disorders;

UNE Course Handbook

PSYC503 - Adult Psychological Disorders

Unit

6 Credit Points