Professional Psychology

Overview

On successful completion of the Professional Psychology course from University of Tasmania , graduates will be eligible to undertake a sixth year (the +1 year) of practical training. The one-year supervised practice internship, which leads to general registration as a psychologist, is available through two options: Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Practice or can be arranged and developed independently, with approval by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Learning Outcomes

The key learning outcomes for the course are:

• advanced knowledge of values and ethics in psychology and the ability to apply that knowledge in professional practice
• advanced knowledge and skills in psychological assessment and skills in the ethical use of psychological tests;
• achievement of competence in APAC core capabilities and attributes for Standard 5.1.12 (APAC Accreditation Standards, June 2010)
• ability to critically assess and apply research findings to inform evidence-based professional practice
• knowledge of the current version of the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce

Career outcomes

Graduates who subsequently successfully complete a one-year Psychology Board of Australia approved internship program will be eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.

Accreditation

This course has been designed to meet the current standards for accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and is accredited without conditions.