Psychology Service

Programme

1. Clinical Psychology / Neuropsychology placement

Objective

To provide an opportunity for post-graduate psychology students to gain experience in a tertiary children’s hospital.

Course Contents

* will vary depending on needs of student and availability of supervisors

1. Pediatric psychological assessments for children with a wide range of disorders. E.g. Genetic disorders, Neurological conditions, Cancer, Developmental disorders, Birth complications
2. Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessments (e.g. children with Epilepsy, Brain tumors, Stroke/Head injury
3. Psycho education for parents, teachers and children
4. Psychological interventions for children and adolescents with psychological concerns and comorbid medical conditions (e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, Epilepsy, Psychometric conditions, Pain)
5. Participation in departmental journal clubs and group supervision as appropriate. Supervision requirements will be discussed with university placement coordinator

Method

Observations, case discussions and project work

For Whom

Postgraduate students

Pre-requisite

Post-graduate students currently enrolled in a Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology programme and in their final placements.

*Selection of candidates will be based on an interview
*Selected candidates must adhere to the psychology code of ethics

Duration

4 – 5 months

Certification

NIL

Training Dates/Period

Depending on availability

Positions / Training Places

Depending on availability

Course Fee

$100 - $150 per hour of supervision or as arranged between KKH and the University

To Apply

Interested applicants may write in to:

Acting head of Psychology: Lynn Soh
Email: Lynn.Soh.MY@KKH.com.sg

Psychology Service
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899