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PSY5404 · Professional, legal and ethical issues in psychological practice
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit you will be provided with a grounding in legal, ethical, and professional practice issues relevant to clinical psychology. Classes are designed as practical workshops, where you will apply knowledge of ethical codes and Acts to clinical scenarios. Issues related to cultural sensitivity in relation to working with diverse populations (e.g., ethnic minorities, LGBT populations) will also be discussed. You will be exposed to the many varied roles of psychologists and professional practice issues that arise across a variety of settings, and learn about the importance of collaborative, systemic work.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethics blogs | Artefact | 30% | — |
| 2 | Case study | Written | 40% | — |
| 3 | Personal reflection | Written | 30% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate the application of the relevant codes, guidelines, legislation and frameworks to clinical psychology practice
- Critically analyse and implement various decision-making models across complex real-world scenarios in health-care
- Evaluate strategies for culturally responsive practice in clinical psychology
- Communicate and collaborate with other professionals in professional practice
- Integrate skills in reflective practice and self-care for professional practice
- Explain and demonstrate what it means to be a professional
Workload
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising: Contact hours for students: 3-hr workshop per week Additional requirements for students: Independent study including preparation, engaging with the literature, practicing communication skills and reflection activities to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 36 hours |
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