30-Hours Diploma in Psychiatry
Credit hours
3
Gain an overview of psychiatry, including how psychiatric disorders are understood, assessed and diagnosed. The course introduces treatment approaches, psychiatric medication, psychological therapies and ongoing patient support, along with the legal and ethical issues in mental health care. Intended as awareness for students, carers and health workers, not as training to diagnose or prescribe.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Psychiatry and Mental Health
- 02Understanding Psychiatric Disorders
- 03Psychiatric Diagnosis and Assessment
- 04Treatment Approaches in Psychiatry
- 05Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
- 06Psychological Therapies and Interventions
- 07Patient Management and Support
- 08Legal and Ethical Considerations in Psychiatry
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