Abnormal Psychology

Short Course

Abnormal Psychology

Course info

This course considers whether an individual's behaviour is within what is considered "normal" within society or "abnormal". This course will be of benefit to anyone who is interested in the workings of the human mind - counsellors, teachers, social workers, youth workers, support workers, carers etc. It will teach you to identify common categories of psychological disorder and their causes and effects on behaviour.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Abnormal Psychology you will have developed an ability to identify a wide range of psychological disorders, and determine when to refer clients for treatment.  

Lessons:

•     Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
•     Delirium, Dementia, Amnesic and Other Cognitive Disorders
•     Substance-Related Disorders
•     Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
•     Mood Disorders
•     Anxiety Disorders
•     Somatoform, Factitious, and Dissociative Disorders
•     Sexual and Gender Identity Disorder
•     Eating and Sleep Disorders
•     Impulse-Control Disorders; Adjustment Disorder
•     Personality Disorders

Course Delivery

This course is able to be completed either online or by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 100hrs

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