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Professional Certificate in Professional Practice and Case Formulations
Program Overview
Professional Certificate in Professional Practice and Case Formulations
The Professional Certificate in Professional Practice and Case Formulations is designed to equip learners with the necessary competencies in clinical psychology professional ethics, case formulations, and professional practice. The program aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of ethical standards, frameworks for ethical decision-making, and the importance of clinical supervision, reflective practice, and self-care in ensuring ethical practices.
Overview
The Professional Certificate in Professional Practice and Case Formulations will equip learners with the following competencies:
- Demonstrating clinical psychology professional ethics through the appropriate handling of confidential information.
- Applying the Singapore Psychological Society's code of conduct to the management of ethical dilemmas.
- Using clinical supervision, professional practice guidelines, reflective practice, and self-care, and diversity awareness in their clinical practice.
- Developing collaborative case formulations to design and evaluate psychological treatments.
- Integrating different therapeutic approaches such as behavioral, cognitive, and systemic therapies for case formulation.
Mode of Delivery and Assessment
Mode of Delivery
The mode of delivery is face-to-face workshops with didactic teaching, reflective practice group discussions, and a problem-based learning project. Virtual seminars will only be held where COVID-19 restrictions preclude the possibility of face-to-face sessions.
Assessment
Learners will be assessed in the following ways:
- Group presentations
- Reflection assignments
- In-class quizzes
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the component workshops and the professional certificates are as follows:
- A psychology degree with honors (a psychology degree without honors and other qualifications are accepted on a case-by-case basis)
- A personal statement (no more than one page)
- One research/clinical reference
Priority is given to applicants currently working as associate psychologists, behavioral specialists, and autism therapists who:
- Are 1-2 years into their present entry-level jobs
- Require continuous professional development
- Hope to improve their readiness for a graduate applied psychology program
The courses are also tailored to qualified psychologists interested in professional development.
Application
The application process involves submitting the required documents, including a personal statement and research/clinical reference. Course application closes 2 weeks prior to course commencement.
Course Fees
The course fees for the Professional Certificate in Professional Practice and Case Formulations are as follows:
- Singapore Citizens: TBC
- Singapore PRs: TBC
- Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: TBC
- International Participants: $6,474.60
Course Structure and Details
The Professional Certificate in Professional Practice and Case Formulations comprises two workshops: Workshop I: Clinical Psychology Practice and Ethics, and Workshop II: Clinical Psychology Case Formulations.
Workshop I: Clinical Psychology Practice and Ethics
Course Synopsis
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ethical standards and frameworks for ethical decision-making as an associate psychologist. Participants will be able to explore pertinent ethical issues relating to confidentiality, professional limitations, and diversity in professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this workshop, participants are expected to achieve the following:
- Understand the requirements of the SPS Code of Ethics and importance of adhering to it in professional practice.
- Identify the different types of ethical issues and dilemmas in professional practice, and understand their impact on clients, caregivers, and professional practice.
- Learn and use methods for addressing and managing ethical issues and dilemmas and apply decision-making processes to resolve ethical dilemmas.
- Understand and recognize potential workplace hazards and risks to ensure a safe and secure environment.
- Understand and recognize responsibility to maintain duty of care and inclusive workplace practices.
- Understand and recognize professional duty to report ethical issues, misconduct, and discriminatory behavior.
- Understand how to assess limits of professional boundaries and capacity and understand when to seek appropriate supervision/advice on practice and whom to refer to so as to ensure best care for clients.
- Understand the principles of clinical supervision and how this provides a safe and supportive environment to reflect, review, and discuss personal and professional responses to work.
- Understand the importance of reflexive practice and self-care in professional practice.
Dates and Time
- Day 1: TBC in 2025
- Day 2: TBC in 2025
- Day 3: TBC in 2025
Classes will be conducted from 9 am to 5 pm.
Venue
Classes will be conducted face-to-face in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS.
About The Trainer
Dr. Lohsnah Jeevanandam is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Clinical Psychology Programme, National University of Singapore.
Workshop II: Clinical Psychology Case Formulations
Course Synopsis
This course provides a comprehensive overview of psychological and mental health issues, case formulation frameworks, and psychological interventions underpinned by key psychological concepts. Participants will learn skills in developing a collaborative formulation with clients by taking into account the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to various psychological and mental health difficulties, and learn to design and evaluate appropriate clinical interventions grounded in case formulations.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this workshop, participants are expected to achieve the following:
- Gain basic knowledge of psychological concepts, case formulations frameworks.
- Understand and use appropriate case formulation frameworks to develop collaborative case formulations, using multiple sources of data (biological, psychological, interpersonal, and sociocultural).
- Use of case formulation to plan appropriate and flexible interventions within the target population that consider the client’s perspective, including managing possible obstacles to intervention.
- Use formulations with clients to facilitate their understanding of their experience.
Dates and Time
- Day 1: TBC in 2025
- Day 2: TBC in 2025
- Day 3: TBC in 2025
Classes will be conducted from 9 am to 5 pm.
Venue
Classes will be conducted face-to-face in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS.
About The Trainer
Dr. Matthew Lim is a Senior Lecturer, Deputy Director, and Curriculum Coordinator, Clinical Psychology Programme, National University of Singapore.
