Clinical Psychology Diploma

  • 1 YEAR
  • LEVEL 2
  • COURSE CERTIFICATE
  • 7 HOURS, 43 MINUTES
  • ENGLISH

Clinical Psychology Diploma Course Overview

The Clinical Psychology Diploma Course offers a comprehensive and comprehensive curriculum for individuals seeking to develop or establish a career in this field. Designed by experts, the course is divided into manageable modules that facilitate the understanding of each concept.

This course provides both practical and theoretical knowledge in various forms of psychology, psychology approaches, and their applications. It covers a wide range of mental health disorders, starting with an exploration of the characteristics of good mental health and presenting key statistics on mental health in the UK.

You will delve into psychiatric disorders in adults, children, and adolescents. The course will deepen your understanding of the symptoms and treatment of conditions such as schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa, depression, and more. By the end of the course, you will have acquired the skills, knowledge, and credentials necessary to explore various professions in this field, including child psychology, CBT therapy, and behavioral therapy.

Please note that this course does not qualify you to join the HCPC register or be recognized as a clinical psychologist. However, it provides fundamental guidelines in clinical psychology that will enhance your knowledge in this specific field and contribute to your (WELO) points.

  • Accredited
  • Instant e-certificate  
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Complies with EU’s General Data Protection Regulation 2018
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance

Who should take the course

This comprehensive  course is designed for those pursuing a career or developing their career in the field of psychology, such as the following related roles:

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Child Psychologist
  • CBT Therapist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Counsellor

Learning Outcomes Clinical Psychology Diploma Course

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of good mental health
  • Identify the early signs of mental health problems in people
  • Show understanding of person-centred, cognitive and behaviourist approaches in psychology
  • Discuss some key statistics about mental health in the UK
  • Understand the applications of social psychology and cognitive psychology
  • Explain how social cognition affects behaviour
  • Identify common childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders
  • Show an in-depth understanding of stress and anxiety disorders
  • Recognise the signs of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder
  • Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the self-harm cycle and suicide risk factors

Assessment

At the end of the Clinical Psychology training course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

 01: Introduction to Mental Health

 02: Perspectives in Psychology

 03: Social Psychology

 04: Cognitive Psychology and Its Applications

 05: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders

 06: Stress and Anxiety Disorders

 07: Schizophrenia

 08: Personality Disorders

 09: Mood Disorders

 10: Eating & Sleeping Disorders

 11: Self-Harm and Suicide

 12: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness