Psychological Practice in Women's Health
Description
This subject examines some of the psychological aspects of illness and medical treatment. The research evidence concerning both the psychological precursors and psychological consequences of ill health are critically evaluated. The requirements for comprehensive assessment, treatment, counselling and referral of women with health problems are systematically described and critically evaluated.
Subject Code
WOHT90007
Credit Points
25 points
Objectives
Please see Generic Skills students will develop, below.
Generic skills students will develop
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- understand the importance of critical evaluation in interpreting research findings which have attributed women's ill health to psychological factors
- understand the psychological impact of ill health and medical treatment
- be familiar with the various approaches to psychological treatment for women's health problems
- understand the requirements for comprehensive assessment, treatment, counselling and referral in relation to women's health problems.
Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites
None
Mode of Delivery
Intensive
Contact Time
36 hours of lectures/seminars/tutorials in the intensive period, supported by additional preliminary tutorials to a maximum of ten hours.
Assessment
Class paper and written assignments totalling 8,000 words
Subject Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Jane Fisher
Venue
This subject is normally delivered in Japan
Dates
Previous delivery: 2 - 6 May, 2009
Course Fee
TBA
Prescribed Textbook
Course materials are provided to all participants
Online Learning System
Not applicable
Academic Coordinator
Associate Professor Jane Fisher
Deputy Director and Coordinator of International Programs
Centre for Women's Health, Gender & Society
Melbourne School of Population Health
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 0687
F: +61 3 9347 9824
E: jrwf@unimelb.edu.au
Course Contact
Renae Louis
Project Manager
Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs
The University of Melbourne
442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn
Victoria 3122
AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 9810 3158
F: +61 3 9810 3149
E: r.louis@mccp.unimelb.edu.au
Application Process
Applications are managed by Student Services.