Postgraduate - UnitDPSY5101 - Psychopathology part 1

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Synopsis

Psychopathology Part I and II are designed to impart students with a working knowledge of mental disorders. The units also aim to equip students with the clinical skills required to assess, formulate and diagnose clients presenting with a variety of clinical conditions.

Outcomes

At the end of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Conduct a clinical interview with a client, incorporating a mental status examination.
2. Complete a thorough and accurate written evaluation of a client.
3. Be familiar with major classes of psychiatric illness.
4. Feel competent in the formulation and diagnosis of a wide variety of psychiatric problems.
5. Effectively and appropriately contribute to case discussions regarding formulation and diagnoses and reflect upon and evaluate own and others' assessment/clinical interviewing skills

Assessment

Satisfactory Class Participation 10%
Mental Status Examination 1 (1000 words) 10%
Mental Status Examination 2 (1000 words) 10%
Psychological Report (1500 words) 30%
End of semester test 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Audrey McKinlay