WISC-IV* Training Program: Information

WISC-IV* Training Program: Information & Registration Form
Mylne Street Mental Health Pty. Ltd. is a private psychology practice centrally located in
Toowoomba, south-east Queensland, approximately 2 hours drive from Brisbane Airport.
Clinical Director, Michelle Aniftos (Clinical Psychologist and Accredited Supervisor) is planning to
host a training program for those seeking to have a thorough understanding of the WISC-IV for
purposes of administration and/or interpretation. Your early expressions of interest are sought as
this program requires between six and twelve participants to run effectively.
The theory program is scheduled for Sunday the 16th of November 2014 and the practicum to
follow on Monday 17th of November 2014. For participants seeking proficiency certification, a
subsequent day for evaluation and supervision has been scheduled for Monday the 15th December
2014.
Intended Audience:
• Provisional Psychologists seeking introductory level training in cognitive assessment
• Registered Psychologists seeking refresher training in implementation of the WISC-IV
• Other professionals with responsibility for test administration and interpretation
N.B. The WISC-IV is a registered test which requires a high level of expertise. It is expected that participants
in this training opportunity will have at least provisional registration as a psychologist OR at least a masters
degree in psychology, education, or closely related field with formal training in the ethical administration,
scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments related to the intended use of the assessment. It is also
expected that participants will access clinical supervision by an accredited psychologist to ensure that
minimum competencies are developed and maintained.
Program Objectives:
• To address Intellectual Assessment as a core competency for Australian psychologists
• To provide a sound framework of knowledge about assessment practices
• To develop competency in test administration, scoring and interpretation
• To encourage self-critical and self-reflective evaluations of skill development
Course Components:
Day 1, Sunday 16th November-8.30am-5pm:
• Introduction: formal and informal methods of assessment; standardized assessment
• Demonstration: administration, scoring & interpretation of the WISC-IV by the presenter
Day 2, Monday 17th November-8.30am-5pm:
• Practice Administration: participants working in triads to administer the WISC-IV with observation
and feedback from trained facilitators
• Evaluation: participants complete a self-critique of their developing competencies & observers
provided constructive feedback and peer-mentoring
• Reporting: scoring and interpretation competencies will be extended into the preparation of formal
reports of assessment findings
Day 3, Monday 15th December-8.30am-5pm:
• Following their initial training, participants will have practised administration of the WISC-IV in their
own place of study or work and will have submitted at least two sample reports for supervision
prior to 15/12/14. The final reports will be presented to peers for discussion during Day 3.
* Wechsler, D. (2003). Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children–Fourth Edition (WISC-IV). San Antonio, TX:
The Psychological Corporation.
Enquiries: Athina Cantle, Business Administrator
Mylne Street Mental Health P/L
PO Box 6570, Toowoomba WEST, Q 4350
T +61 7 4638 8464 | E [email protected]
Registration Due Date:
17th Oct 2014
1. Personal Details
Surname:
Given names:
Postal address:
State:
Postcode:
Country:
Telephone:
Home:
Work:
Email:
Mobile:
Fax:
2. Academic Qualifications
Please indicate your level of suitability for participation in this WISC-IV training program.
I am:
[ ] a Provisional Psychologist* seeking introductory level training in cognitive assessment
[ ] a Registered Psychologist* seeking refresher training in implementation of the WISC-IV
[ ] a professional responsible for test administration and interpretation. Please add detail:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Qualification
Year completed /
Expected
completion date
Awarding institution (indicate country)
*Psychologists, please provide your AHPRA registration number: __________________________
3. Professional Experience in Test Administration
Present position:
Employer/University Course:
Clinical Supervisor:
Summary of experience in test administration:
4. Course Expectations
Please provide a brief explanation of why you are interested in participating in this course and
your expectations of the program and presenters. This is essential to design a relevant program.
5. Credit Card Payment Form
Full registration will include teaching notes and handouts; access to WISC-IV test resources throughout the
training days; catering for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
I am registering __________________________________________________ (insert name of registrant) for:
[ ] Introductory Day 1, Sunday 16th Nov: $395
[ ] Practicum Day 2, Monday 17th Nov: $495 (Prerequisite: must have completed Introductory Day 1)
[ ] Certification Day 3, Monday 15th Dec: $695 (Prerequisite: must have completed Introductory Day 1 &
Practicum Day 2. Registration fee includes supervision toward
development of your practice-reports which must be submitted
prior to training day 3; and presented to peers on Day 3.)
Please debit my Credit Card as follows:
Credit Card Type: [ ] Visa
or
[ ] Mastercard
or [ ] ____________________
Card Number:
Expiry Date:
M
M
Amount to be debited:
[ ] Day 1 Only - $395
Y
Y
or [ ] Day 1 & Day 2 - $890
or
[ ] Day 1, 2 & 3 - $1585
Cardholder’s Name:
Cardholder’s Signature:
Please submit your registration to:
Athina Cantle, Business Administrator
Mylne Street Mental Health P/L
PO Box 6570, Toowoomba WEST, Q 4350
T +61 7 4638 8464 | E [email protected]
Date:
Registration Due Date:
17th Oct 2014

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