Counseling  ·  Level 6
Client Assessment
Chapter 3: Formulate psychological diagnosis
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Practical 1: Conduct a structured psychological interview to formulate a diagnosis

Counseling · Level 6
Client Assessment
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Conduct a structured psychological interview lasting 45 minutes to obtain client history and symptoms for diagnosis formulation.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Counselling Forms (Intake form, Consent form, Referral form)Soft tissues
Assessment Tools (Beck's Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale)Access to drinking water with cups
Writing materials (Biro, Notebook)
Wall clock
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Counselling Forms (Intake form, Consent form, Referral form)1 Set per Candidate
2Assessment Tools (Beck's Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale)1 Set per Candidate
3Soft tissues2 pcs per Candidate
4Writing materials (Biro, Notebook)1 Set per Candidate
5Small table1 per Candidate
6Comfortable chairs2 per Candidate
7Wall clock1 per Assessment Venue
8Waste paper basket1 per Candidate
9Access to drinking water with cups3 cups per Candidate
10Assessment Venue1 per Candidate
11Client1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare and orient the client
Used appropriate personal protective equipment
(Award 1 mark if PPE is worn properly, 0 if not)
1
Greeted the client appropriately and introduced self
(Award 1 mark if greeting and introduction done, 0 if not)
1
Oriented the client to the counselling services and process
(Award 1 mark if orientation is clear, 0 if not)
1
Allowed the client to choose seating position
(Award 1 mark if client allowed to choose seat, 0 if not)
1
Used appropriate body language and tone of voice
(Award 1 mark if body language and tone appropriate, 0 if not)
1
Sub-Total5
TASK 2: Conduct client assessment using structured interview
Identified and used relevant assessment tools (BDI, BAI, PSS)
(Award 2 marks if at least two tools identified and used, 0 if not)
2
Obtained comprehensive bio-data (age, gender, occupation, education, family, medical history)
(Award 3 marks if at least five data points obtained, 0 if less)
3
Asked open-ended and probing questions to explore symptoms and history
(Award 3 marks if appropriate questions asked, 0 if not)
3
Identified at least two presenting issues and two underlying issues
(Award 2 marks each for two presenting and two underlying issues identified, 0 if fewer)
4
Applied relevant counselling skills (active listening, summarizing, reflection, minimal prompts)
(Award 1 mark each for three skills demonstrated, 0 if fewer)
3
Applied relevant psychological theories (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy)
(Award 2 marks if at least one theory applied appropriately, 0 if not)
2
Administered and explained any assessment tool used
(Award 2 marks if tool administered and explained, 0 if not)
2
Developed at least one client and one counsellor goal based on assessment
(Award 1 mark each for client and counsellor goals, 0 if not)
2
Demonstrated counselling techniques such as empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard
(Award 1 mark each for three techniques demonstrated, 0 if fewer)
3
Sub-Total24
TASK 3: Evaluate and terminate the counselling session
Obtained client feedback on the counselling session
(Award 1 mark each for two feedback points given, 0 if fewer)
2
Identified at least two areas of strength in the session
(Award 1 mark each for two strengths, 0 if fewer)
2
Identified at least two areas needing improvement
(Award 1 mark each for two areas, 0 if fewer)
2
Terminated the session gradually and highlighted key issues
(Award 2 marks if termination is gradual and clear, 0 if abrupt)
2
Conducted appropriate referral or booked next session with completed referral form if applicable
(Award 3 marks if referral or booking done correctly with form, 0 if not)
3
Sub-Total11
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Completed and correctly filled client counselling forms (Intake, Consent, Referral)
(Award 3 marks if all forms correctly filled, 0 if incomplete or missing)
3
Accurate documentation of client bio-data and assessment findings
(Award 3 marks if documentation is accurate and complete, 0 if not)
3
Properly scored and interpreted assessment tools with clear explanations
(Award 3 marks if tools scored and interpreted correctly, 0 if not)
3
Sub-Total9
GRAND TOTAL49
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Administer Beck's Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory for Client Psychological Assessment

Counseling · Level 6
Client Assessment
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Administer Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) tests to a client and complete the associated intake and consent forms.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Ballpoint penBeck's Depression Inventory (BDI) test booklet
NotebookBeck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) test booklet
Wall clockConsent form
Intake form
Referral form
Soft tissue paper
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) test booklet1 Pc per Candidate
2Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) test booklet1 Pc per Candidate
3Consent form1 Pc per Candidate
4Intake form1 Pc per Candidate
5Referral form1 Pc per Candidate
6Ballpoint pen1 Pc per Candidate
7Notebook1 Pc per Candidate
8Chair for candidate1 Pc per Candidate
9Chair for client1 Pc per Candidate
10Small table1 Pc per Candidate
11Wall clock1 Pc per Assessment Venue
12Waste paper basket1 Pc per Candidate
13Access to drinking water with cups1 Dispenser and 3 Cups per Assessment Room
14Soft tissue paper1 Pc per Candidate
15Client1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: PREPARE AND ORIENT CLIENT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Candidate uses appropriate PPE as per institutional standards
(Award 1 mark for PPE usage or 0 if not used)
1
Candidate greets client appropriately and explains the purpose of the assessment
(Award 2 marks for clear orientation or 0 if not done)
2
Candidate obtains informed consent from the client using the consent form
(Award 2 marks if consent form correctly explained and signed or 0 if not)
2
Candidate ensures client is comfortably seated and oriented to the testing environment
(Award 1 mark if client is properly oriented or 0 if not)
1
Sub-Total6
TASK 2: ADMINISTER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT TESTS
Candidate identifies and selects Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) as appropriate tools
(Award 2 marks for correct identification or 0 if incorrect)
2
Candidate explains instructions clearly to the client before test administration
(Award 2 marks for clear instructions or 0 if unclear)
2
Candidate administers BDI test correctly following standardized procedures
(Award 3 marks for correct administration or 0 if improper)
3
Candidate administers BAI test correctly following standardized procedures
(Award 3 marks for correct administration or 0 if improper)
3
Candidate records client responses accurately in test booklets or scoring sheets
(Award 2 marks for accurate recording or 0 if inaccurate)
2
Sub-Total12
TASK 3: COMPLETE CLIENT INTAKE AND DOCUMENTATION FORMS
Candidate correctly fills client bio-data in intake form (age, gender, occupation, education, contacts)
(Award 2 marks if all required bio-data obtained or 0 if incomplete)
2
Candidate completes referral form based on assessment outcomes or notes referral needs
(Award 2 marks if referral form filled appropriately or 0 if not)
2
Candidate maintains client confidentiality and secures forms properly
(Award 1 mark for confidentiality observed or 0 if breached)
1
Sub-Total5
TASK 4: PROVIDE CLIENT FEEDBACK AND TERMINATE SESSION
Candidate explains test results to client in understandable terms
(Award 3 marks for clear explanation or 0 if not done)
3
Candidate discusses possible counselling goals or next steps with client
(Award 2 marks for goal setting or referral discussion or 0 if omitted)
2
Candidate terminates session gradually and professionally
(Award 1 mark for proper termination or 0 if abrupt)
1
Sub-Total6
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Completed and signed consent form with client details
(Award 2 marks if consent form correctly completed or 0 if incomplete)
2
Accurately scored Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) test booklets
(Award 4 marks if scoring is accurate and complete or 0 if inaccurate)
4
Completed intake and referral forms with all required client information
(Award 3 marks if forms are correctly filled or 0 if incomplete)
3
Client feedback notes documented and session termination recorded
(Award 1 mark if documented or 0 if missing)
1
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL39
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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