Lecture 10 Flashcards
How many members does the APS have?
22000
How many colleges does the APS have?
9
How many interest groups does the APS have?
48
What does the Australin Psychology Accreditation Council do?
Accredits psych courses
What does the Psychology board of australia do?
Regulates profession.
What does AHPRA do?
– Implements policies and decisions of the PsyBA
– Administration for all 14 registered health professions
What are the three codes of conduct?
National Practice Standards for the Mental
Health Workforce
• APS code of ethical conduct (Also
Registration Board)
What standards are specific to psychologists?
- Code of Ethics
- Ethical and Practice Guidelines and
- Procedures
What is standard one?
: Rights and responsibilities,
safety and privacy
What do you do if the client says they are going to kill their brother?
Higher ethic. Tell them that if their life is in danger, and or someone elses life is, they are bound by mental health act
What is standard 2?
St’nd’d 2: Consumer and carer participation
About clients and consumers being actively engaged and having a voice.
What is standard 3?
Awareness of diversity
What is standard 4?
Mental health problems and mental health disorders- know what youre talking about
What is standard 5?
Promotion and prevention.
When it comes to mental health, prevention is the most important part.
What is standard 6
Early detection and intervention
What is standard 7
Assessment, treatment, relapse prevention and support.
Use appropriate methods.
What is standard 8?
Integration and partnership
Use all different types of services so that they can access them all.
What is standard 9?
• Standard 9: Service planning,
development and management
When putting system together, play your part.
What is standard 10?
Documentation and information systems
Keep good notes!