Post Traumatic Stress Disorder QLS Level 3

Course Code

ABC1073

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Develop an understanding of people that deal with persistent mental and emotional stress, as a result of injury or severe psychological shock in our Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Level 3.

Outline the historical roots of PTSD
Understand how PTSD became recognised by the DSM-V
Identify the reasons why and how PTSD can go undiagnosed
Explore Biological explanations of PTSD
Understand why the biological approach to PTSD does not give a complete explanation
Learn about the Psychodynamic and Cognitive approaches
Describe Biological and Psychological treatments and link them to PTSD
Discover how to write a report on a fictitious case study

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Covering all aspects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, this Level 3 course aims to equip you with real depth of knowledge around this condition.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

This course is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), at the end of this course students will be able to join and become a member of the ACCPH. The ACCPH is an independent self-regulated professional body for counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 100 hours.

Course Outcome

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor marked assignments.

Historical roots of PTSD
DSM-V became recognised
Undiagnosed PTSD

Biological explanations of PTSD
DSM-5
Biological approach

Psychodynamic and Cognitive approaches
Using the DSM-5
Military and abuse
Psychodynamic and Cognitive approaches
Best approach Biological or Psychological

Abnormal behaviour
Issues for the classification and diagnosis of PTSD in adults
Difficulties in diagnosing PTSD in children

Biological Treatments for PTSD
Psychological Treatments for PTSD
Biological and Psychological approaches

Assessment

The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 100 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you. You will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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* Comprehensive study guide
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* Student notebook

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