Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis (70230)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course provides graduates trained in psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, paediatrics or psychiatry with the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required to participate in team-based diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Two coursework units provide in-depth knowledge of ASD concerning characteristics across the lifespan, common comorbidities, current theoretical accounts and issues, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, assessment tools and multidisciplinary team assessment.
One practical unit provides training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and another provides graded practical experiences leading up to the trainee conducting a discipline-specific component of a diagnostic assessment.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
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| NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Students must complete the ADOS training course and workshop (in PSYC5522) before starting PSYC5523 ASD Practicum placement
Take all units (24 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | PSYC5520 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis (70230) | Online delivery including 4 x 2 hour online collaborate sessions |
| NS | PSYC5521 | Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder | Prerequisites: enrolment in Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis (70230) | online delivery, including 4 x 2 hour online collaborate sessions plus two intensive online workshops |
| NS | PSYC5522 | Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Training | Prerequisites: enrolment in Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis (70230). PSYC5520 Co-requisites: PSYC5521 Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder | pre-workshop reading/practice; workshop: 4 days; post-workshop assignment |
| NS | PSYC5523 | ASD Practicum | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis (70230). Students must complete PSYC5520, PSYC5521 and the ADOS training course (PSYC5522) before starting PSYC5523 ASD Practicum placement. | This is a practical unit with 2 x 2 hour online collaborate sessions. Students must participate in at least two diagnostic assessments for ASD via placement and demonstrate competencies via online activities or additional placement opportunities. |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) (i) a bachelor's degree in speech pathology, occupational therapy, medicine, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) an accredited bachelor's honours degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(iii) eligibility for registration as a provisional or full psychologist with AHPRA;
and
(b) evidence of having at least three months of full-time equivalent experience working directly with children or adolescents, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;
and
(d) two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA;
and
(e) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA.
(2) Invitation to attend an interview will be based on assessment of (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), in alignment with the interview quota for the year.
(3) Eligible applicants who are interviewed will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable by the selection panel.
(4) Admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants under (1) and (3) who fall within the intake quota for that year.
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