Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Level 3

About This Course

Gain a holistic understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with this Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Level 3 online course. Explore the reasons for the development of PTSD, its history in our psychiatric community, and usable treatment methods.

Study at your own pace, right from the comfort of your home. Whether for personal growth or professional enrichment, this course is designed to cater to your learning objectives.

Enrol today to expand your knowledge and contribute positively to understanding and addressing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Course Benefits

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 will:

• Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work.
• Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
• Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.

Course Units

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

Assessment

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.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed in order to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience will help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.