Training in Psychological Assessment for Provisional Psychologists
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The Psychology Clinic has developed a range of psychological assessment workshops for provisional and registered psychologists that will provide them with the opportunity to develop competency in the use of individually administered tests of intelligence, memory and personality. Developing the skills to administer, score and interpret tests that measure these facets of an individual is now mandatory for full registration with the Psychologists Registration Board or Victoria.
Psych Knowledge, Information and Training (Psych-KIT)
Training Provided
The Swinburne Psychology Clinic has selected the following psychological assessments to be included in our 2012 Psych-KIT workshops:
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - 4th edition (WAIS-IV)
- Wechsler Memory Scale - 4th edition (WMS-IV)
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - 4th edition (WISC-IV)
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2nd edition (MMPI-2)
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2nd edition RF (MMPI - 2 - RF)
Workshop Structure
Workshops will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction in the psychological assessment. Workshop participants will be taught information about the tests, how to administer, score and interpret test results and the ethical issues associated with psychological testing.
The workshop will include test hire for one month, thus allowing participants to take their learning outside of the classroom. Each workshop is conducted over a half or full day. Workshops will be scheduled for the weekend to allow participants who are working full-time to attend.There are no assessment requirements associated with the Psych-KIT workshops.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have satisfactorily completed a degree from an Australian university and completed a four-year sequence of studies in psychology in a course or courses accredited by the APS, or have equivalent overseas qualifications recognised by the APS. Applicants must also be registered as a Provisional psychologist and have a supervisor.
The kit loan of one month to allow participants to administer the test outside of the workshop. You will need to have access to your own client base in order to conduct the testing and assessment of competence will be arranged by your supervisor. Kits may be available for extended loan for an additional cost.
Workshop Dates for 2012
Please click here for the Workshop Timetable for 2012
Workshop Fees
$395 (inc. GST) per Psych-KIT workshop. Fees include tuition, course material, lunch and refreshments on the day, test hire for a specified time period and record forms for the test. Test kits may be available for extended loan for an additional cost. There is a discount of 10% if you attend at least 3 Psych-KIT workshops in one calender year.
How to Apply
For more information, or to register your interest in any of the Psych-KIT workshops, please contact
Project Officer
E: psychprojects@swin.edu.au
P: (03) 9214 5528