Course Details

  • Course Code: USMC21PCB
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Cost:
  • Qualification: All modern browsers and devices

Further Details

  • Course Access: Lifetime
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major devices and browsers

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Course Modules/Lessons

Psychology Certification

Module 1: An Introduction to Psychology

  • An introductory definition of general psychology
  • What psychologists do
  • The main branches of psychology
  • How psychology is applied in the real world

Module 2: Social Psychology

  • What social psychology entails
  • The history of social psychology and the key figures behind it
  • The theories of social psychology
  • Social psychology’s strengths and limitations

Module 3: Cognitive Psychology

  • A basic definition of cognitive psychology
  • The history of this branch of psychology and its founding contributors
  • The approaches used to understand cognitive psychology
  • The discipline’s strengths and limitations

Module 4: Educational Psychology

  • How to define educational psychology
  • The history and key contributors to the discipline
  • The four perspectives and main theories of educational psychology
  • Some of the controversies of education standards

Module 5: Biological Psychology

  • The background of this discipline, including a definition
  • The key features of biological psychology
  • About the interlinked history, and the key figures that helped to develop the field
  • The concepts of biological psychology

Module 6: Developmental Psychology

  • How to define developmental psychology
  • The history and key contributors of the discipline
  • The concepts that help to test developmental psychology
  • The differences between the life stages

Module 7: Individual Variations

  • About different theories related to identifying and understanding personality
  • The differences in personality between genders, regions and siblings
  • The common definitions of intelligence and how this is measured
  • About the basics of mental disorders

Module 8: Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology

  • About conceptual change and how it happens
  • How the field of psychology has changed over the last century
  • How those changes will influence future research
  • The benefits gain by society from psychological research

Module 9: Psychological Research

  • How to define psychological research
  • The three types of psychological research and the various methods used
  • About the steps required in research ethics
  • About the processes of data analysis and interpretation

Module 10: Putting Psychological Skills into Practice

  • The types of psychologists and what they do
  • Typical roles of the psychologies from the branches covered in earlier modules
  • Salary expectations
  • About some of the alternative career choices.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Certification

Module 01: Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Module 02: Components and Techniques

Module 03: Benefits and Criticism

Module 04: Practical Applications

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling Certification

Module 00: Professional Counseling Course On PTSD

  • Course overview
  • Who this course will benefit

Module 01: PTSD Introduction

  • The definition of PTSD
  • Who can suffer from PTSD
  • The causes of PTSD

Module 02: The Effects of PTSD

  • The nature of trauma
  • The causes and effects of stress, and Acute Stress Disorder
  • The distinction between simple PTSD and complex PTSD
  • The three sub-categories of PTSD

Module 03: Clues

  • The need for a professional medical diagnosis
  • The three main psychological symptoms of PTSD / The psychological symptoms of Complex PTSD
  • The physical symptoms of PTSD
  • Common co-existing psychiatric problems and secondary diagnoses

Module 04: Children and Teenagers

  • The challenges associated with treating children with PTSD
  • How PTSD symptoms are different for children and teenagers
  • The typical PTSD symptoms exhibited by a child who has been abused

Module 05: Identity and PTSD

  • How to use a checklist to gain a better understanding of a client’s symptoms
  • The need to establish trust and honest communication between you and the client
  • When to involve other medical practitioners and therapists

Module 06: Medication

  • Why medication is not a standard part of PTSD treatment
  • The circumstances in which doctors consider medication for PTSD
  • The advantages and disadvantages of using medication
  • The kinds of medications prescribed for PTSD

Module 07: Mind and Body

  • The role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches in treating PSTD
  • How Neuro-Linguistic Programing can help people with PTSD
  • An understanding of other therapies such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Art Therapy

Module 08: Recovery Journey

  • How every person’s recovery from PSTD will be different
  • The necessity of managing client expectations
  • The importance of celebrating each step towards recovery, no matter how small
  • An understanding of the main stages of recovery

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the course?

    Anyone who has an interest in gaining a greater understanding of this subject is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down in to individual modules. Each module takes between 30 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

  • Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all of the modules there is a 30 (multiple choice) question test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get a second opportunity to take the test again after further study.

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download / print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate there will be an admin charge of $16

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  • How long after payment can I begin the course?

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received.
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  • How long is my certificate valid for?

    There is no expiry or renewal fees

Go at your own pace. There are no time limits for this course.
This course is compatible with all modern devices and browsers.
On completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate.
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