To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Option one:
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Currently hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, and have held this registration for a minimum of 12 months;
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Can demonstrate current compliance with Registration Board Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Option two:
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Have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Master of Professional Psychology or equivalent program, which satisfies the APAC criteria for Level 3 professional competencies in Psychology,
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Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.
Entry is competitive with limited places available. To be considered for a place within this course via either of the above options, applicants must supply:
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An official academic transcript;
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A current resume or curriculum vitae that includes employment, relevant experience, research experience and accomplishments;
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A one-page statement outlining expectations of the course, reasons for applying for entry and including qualities that make you a suitable applicant for clinical psychology training. Applicants who are applying on the basis of current registration and CPD should provide details of this. Please use Times New Roman, size 12 font, with double line spacing;
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Two references supplied via Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Australia (HODSPA) Psychology Reference Portal.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview (face-to-face or via teleconferencing).
All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in CQUniversity's English Language Proficiency Requirements Policy and Procedure.
Security Requirements
Students will be required to maintain registration as a General or Provisional psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Additional security checks are included in this registration.
Students may be asked to undergo additional checks (working with children and criminal history check) to satisfy the requirements of external placement sites.
Health Requirements
Students may be asked to meet specific health requirements such as vaccination status to satisfy the requirements of external placement sites.
Students must be able to attend practicum work three days per week (for full-time students) in addition to attending classes.
Assumed KnowledgeApplicants must hold current general registration as a psychologist, and have held this registration for at least 12 months, or have completed an APAC accredited Master of Professional Psychology.