PCAM

PCAM (Professional Psychology Programs)

The Practicum Competencies Assessment Measure (PCAM) is a practicum assessment tool designed specifically for Master of Professional Psychology programs (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Level 3 standalone programs) to evaluate trainees in the practicum aspects of training.

The PCAM uses a categorical scale for supervisors to evaluate competence levels across 14 domains:

1. Diagnostic and Clinical Interviewing*

2. Assessment Interviewing*

3. Risk Assessment

4. Case Conceptualisation

5. Intervention

6. Individual and Cultural Diversity

7. Psychological Testing

8. Relational and Communication

9. Professionalism

10. Ethical Practice

11. Scientist Practitioner

12. Self-Care and Reflexivity/Reflective Practitioner

13. Interprofessional Learning and Practice

14. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Cultural Responsiveness

* Supervisors select one out of the two domains to be assessed

The Placement Review platform offers supervisors from subscribing institutions both Mid and End Placement Review PCAM modules.

For more information around the PCAM or institution subscriptions, please see the PCAM manual or contact admin@placementreview.net