Professional and Ethical Practice (Forensic) 1 - PSYC7409

Across PSYC7409, PSYC7410, PSYC7411 and PSYC7412 students must complete 1000 hours of professional practice, including professional seminars, workshops, and external placements. Students must complete a minimum of three different field placements, of approximately 35 days in length, in settings that may include the courts, police, prisons, or other related forensic settings.

This course provides an introduction to skills training in a variety of tasks undertaken by forensic psychologists. It focuses on practical training of forensic skills and a thorough understanding of ethical principles and practices within professional settings. Attendance at one-day workshops and once-monthly meetings is required. Skills training includes interviewing, cognitive techniques, providing expert testimony, and interviewing children. There is a strong focus on the code of professional conduct, and ethical issues that arise in the context of working with individuals, cultural groups, organisations, other professionals and the public at large.