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 separate Psych-KIT workshops:

• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - 3rd edition (WAIS-III)

• Wechsler Memory Scale - 3rd edition (WMS-III) - Saturday 4th July 2009 - Applications now open! (Close 24th June)

• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - 4th edition (WISC-IV)

• Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI)

• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2nd edition (MMPI-2) - Saturday 15th August 2009 **Please note change of date** 

Applications now open! (Close 5th Aug)

• Revised NEO Personality Inventory - (NEO PI-R) 

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. Importantly, with the guidance of their own supervisor, students can use the kits in this time to obtain a level of competence commensurate with the requirements of Provisional registration. 

Each workshop is conducted over a full day. Workshops will be scheduled for the weekend to allow participants who are working full-time to attend.

Assessment Requirements

There are no assessment requirements associated with the Psych-KIT workshops. Any assessment of competency is the psychological assessments must be obtained from the Provisional Psychologists supervisor.

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.

There is limited capacity for supervisors to attend these workshops with their supervisee at no additional cost. This way supervisors can enhance their own skills and competence in supervising the use of psychological assessments

Workshop Dates

WMS-III

Facilitator Dr. Leasha Lillywhite

Saturday 4th July 2009

Swinburne University, Hawthorn Campus

9.30 am - 5.00 pm

MMPI-II

Facilitator Dr. Maja Nedeljkovic

Saturday 15th August 2009 **Please note the change of date**

Swinburne University, Hawthorn Campus

9.30 am - 5.00 pm

 Please register your interest with Claire Ahern at psychprojects@swin.edu.au and you will be contacted once workshop dates are finalised. 

Workshop Fees

$500 (inc. GST) per Psych-KIT workshop. There is a discount available for attendance to three or more workshops.

Fees include tuition, course material, test hire for a month and record forms for the test. Test kits may be available for extended loan for an additional cost.

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How to Apply

For more information, or to register your interest in any of the Psych-KIT workshops, please contact - 

Claire Ahern, Project Officer

E:  psychprojects@swin.edu.au

P: (03) 9214 5528 (Thursdays)

To find out more about the Psychology Clinic's low-cost psychological assessment service click here.

Email: psychclinic@swin.edu.au      Call: (03) 9214 8653     Visit: Level 3, TD Building, Hawthorn Campus