PSYCHOL 7234 - Health Psychology
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 7234 Course Health Psychology Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Corequisites PSYCHOL 7230, PSYCHOL 7231, PSYCHOL 7232, PSYCHOL 7233 Restrictions Available to M Psych (Health) and PhD/MPsych(Health) students only or by permission of Head of School Assessment 1 group-based assignment, 1 independent product Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Rachel Roberts
School office: Ms Janine Flory - Ph 8313 1540; Email - janine.flory@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate understanding of the biological, behavioural, cognitive and social determinants of health, the risk factors for health-compromising behaviours and strategies for their modification, across the age range from childhood to old age.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the health-relevant interactions amongst family members and between health-care consumers and health-care providers, collaborative relationships in multidisciplinary health care teams, and ethical considerations affecting both practice and research in health psychology
3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of individual, group and community-based approaches to the management and prevention of major identifiable health concerns and problems (both acute and chronic conditions).
4. Plan and critically evaluate research in health psychology and behavioural medicineUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 3, 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1, 2, 3 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2, 3 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1, 3 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1, 4 -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology, Maureen Bell, provides some useful information through the Internet at http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology. The website contains a list of databases, links to tutorials and help with searching methods.
For additional information please refer to the relevant Master of Psychology program handbook at the following link: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.htmlOnline Learning
This course may use MyUni for one or more of the following:
- Communication with students via Announcements and Discussion Board
- Submission of assessment
- Access to resources such as forms, templates and additional readings
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Seminars will be presented by teaching staff and clinical title-holders in the School of Psychology, based on their areas of expertise. Student assignments are aimed to encourage students to read more extensively and develop their professional and critical awareness of techniques and developments in health psychology.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
12x 3-hour seminars = 36 hours of class attendance
Assignment 1: Participation in small-group presentation on a health related problem, its assessment and treatment, with associated readings and resources - 30 hours
Assignment 2: submission of a written critique of a recent journal article on a health psychology topic, with associated discussion of implications of psychological practice - 30 hours
Student Directed Learning exercise: completion of at least 6 interactive health psychology cases in the emedici online learning tool and submission of a reflective summary about what has been learned from each case - 6 hours
Private or group study and reading - 45 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Week Topic Lecture Week 1 Mind-body interactions Physical systems of the body; psychophysiology of health and illness; basic neuro-anatomy. Information sources. Week 2 Stress and health Stress, emotions and health - applications to somatising and conversion disorders:Mind-body applications to headaches and obesity Week 3 Stress and development Mind-body applications to sleep problems, chronic fatigue syndrome Week 4 Major theories and models of health psychology interventions Roles for health psychologists, including in indigenous and rural health. Self-management of chronic illness & disabilities, motivational interviewing techniques. Week 5l Chronic pain Models and interventions Week 6 Acute pain Models and interventions; interprofessional collaboration Week 7 Substance use Addictions and their treatment Week 8 Health psychology practice in rural and remote areas Health behaviour change and health promotion in primary care; issues re rural health psychology practice Week 9 Occupational health psychology Work stress, unemployment, work-life balance including for health professionals Week 10 Health psychology in early life Reproduction, infants and children Week 11 Health psychology in late life Ageing, death and dying Week 12 Injury and disability Rehabilitation after neurological damage Specific Course Requirements
On the initial enrolment into this Master’s program, all students (unless already a Registered Psychologist) MUST apply for and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. All students are required to provide a copy of their registration details to the Program Administrator on their first day in the Program: this will be required for the Summer School courses Interviewing & Intervention and Evidence-Based Practice. The application form and details of fees payable are available from the PBA website:
Candidates are required to consent to a police check as part of their application to the Psychology Board of Australia for Provisional Registration, a requirement of enrolment in the program. A satisfactory current police check is a mandatory requirement for acceptance to and continuation within the program. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed SDL completiong of 6+ emedici online learning cases Formative Not applicable 1-4 Small group presentation on a health probelm and suitable interventions Summative 50% 1, 3 Essay critique of scientific paper on a topical health psychology issue Summative 50% 2, 4 Assessment Detail
For further information please refer to the relevant refer to the relevant Master of Psychology program handbook at the following link:
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.htmlSubmission
Written assignments are to be submitted electronically using MyUni.
The School of Psychology undertakes to adhere to the University’s Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, Procedure 6a, which requires that assessments are returned within 4 weeks of the deadlines for submission.
Extension of time for an assignment may be granted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator, to whom students should apply in writing (or email) before the due date and time.
No requests for extensions will be considered if made after the due date and time.
For further information re the Assessment Policy please refer to the relevant Master of Psychology Program Handbook at the following link:http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.htmlCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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