Course description
Take our Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Level 3 online course to gain a better understanding of the disorder and help those suffering from it.
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Training Course Content
Unit 1: The Origins of PTSD
- Historical roots of PTSD
- DSM-V became recognised
- Undiagnosed PTSD
Unit 2: Biological Explanations of PTSD
- Biological explanations of PTSD
- DSM-5
- Biological approach
Unit 3: Psychological Explanations of PTSD
- Psychodynamic and cognitive approaches
- Using the DSM-5
- Military and abuse
- Psychodynamic and cognitive approaches
- Best approach biological or psychological
Unit 4: Diagnosing PTSD
- Abnormal behaviour
- Issues for the classification and diagnosis of PTSD in adults
- Difficulties in diagnosing PTSD in children
Unit 5: Biological and Psychological Treatments for PTSD
- Biological treatments for PTSD
- Psychological treatments for PTSD
- Biological and psychological approaches
Unit 6: Writing a Report on a Fictitious Case Study
- Report writing
Course delivery details
Split into 6 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of Counselling, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.
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