HLTHPSYC 746A/B : Pre-Internship Placement

Medical and Health Sciences

2023 Semester One (1233) / Semester Two (1235) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Requires students to undertake 300+ hours in at least two approved clinical placements in addition to associated workshops and training over a twelve month period.

Course Overview

The pre-internship course (HLTHPSYC 746) prepares students to complete a health psychology internship. It involves at least 300 hours of placements, workshops, training sessions, and case discussions. Students are also required to attend orientation and placement preparation workshops the week before the commencement of their internship (usually the last week in February). 

The organisation of pre-internship placements for each student is made according to placement availability, as well as identified student preferences and needs. Overall, a variety of agencies servicing a variety of client populations at physical health settings are sought for each student. Student are required to undertake health checks, vaccinations, police vetting and VCA checking prior to commencing their pre-internship.

Course Requirements

To complete this course students must enrol in HLTHPSYC 746 A and B, or HLTHPSYC 746

Course Contacts

Dr Geraldine Tennant
+64 9 923 1915
g.tennant@auckland.ac.nz

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate familiarity with the operation of hospital and medical services (Capability 1.1)
  2. Develop an understanding of the process of health psychology assessment, formulation and intervention (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 5.3)
  3. Develop an understanding of working with clients from diverse backgrounds and other cultures. (Capability 6.1 and 6.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Case Studies 20% Individual Coursework
Clinical log 20% Individual Coursework
Supervisor Reports 60% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Case Studies
Clinical log
Supervisor Reports

Workload Expectations

This course is a 30 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

This course requires students to undertake 300+ hours in at least two approved clinical placements in addition to associated workshops and training over a twelve month period. Classes and workshops will be held on occasional Fridays during Semester 1 and Semester 2. Times will vary and students are advised to regularly check the schedule. 

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including teaching sessions and group discussions. Teaching sessions may also be available as recordings but recordings are not guaranteed.


Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Placements will vary in duration and will run throughout the year with students being required to complete a total of 300 hours in order to progress to their internship. 

Whilst student needs in regard to location or timing of placements will be accommodated when possible, the nature of placements means this is not always possible and student flexibility in regard to placements is required.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 04/07/2023 11:26 a.m.