The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology is a clinical and professional course with Fitness to Practice (FTP) requirements. FTP is the demonstration of professional competence, acceptable professional behaviour, freedom from impairment and compliance with course-specific requirements needed for a student to practice properly and safely throughout their course. Clinical Neuropsychology students are required to demonstrate the following four attributes of FTP:

Competence (Performance)

Clinical Neuropsychology students, are required to demonstrate competency consistent with professionally accepted standards, specifically

demonstrate performance consistent with Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Level 3 professional graduate competencies and Level 4 professional competencies for specialised area of practice- clinical neuropsychology (2021)
demonstrate achievement of unit learning outcomes and which assure satisfactory progress in the development of 4 graduate capabilities

Professional behaviour (Conduct)

Clinical Neuropsychology students are required to ensure their conduct is within acceptable bounds and meets requirements of the psychology profession, specifically

behave in accordance with the 2007 Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics
adhere to all relevant university policy and procedures including the Student Charter and the Student Code of Conduct

Health and /or disability

Clinical Neuropsychology students are required to demonstrate awareness of their own health and ensure that any health condition or disability does not provide unacceptable additional risk to themselves or others, specifically,

self-identify if a health condition or disability may pose a risk and seek advice, support and/or reasonable adjustments
recognise the need for, and implement, appropriate strategies to manage their physical and mental health
monitor personal health risks and implement self-care to ensure safe and sustainable practice

Compliance (eligibility requirements)

Clinical Neuropsychology students are required to comply with eligibility and regulatory requirements for the course, specifically

adhere to applicable policies and procedures, codes of conduct, work health and safety and other requirements of the course, unit, clinical partner, accrediting body and University
obtain and maintain provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
meet and maintain compulsory eligibility requirements for clinical placements including but not limited to criminal record and working with children clearances and immunisations.

Further information about Fitness to Practice requirements can be found in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences: Health Course Requirements and the Macquarie Psychology Compliance Manual online modules.