Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Global Context Online distance learning
Learn how to identify, assess the risk for, prevent and treat PTSD in a range of contexts.
- Length: 4 week; 4 hours per week
- Start date: anytime
- Introductory; leads to further study opportunities
Why this course
Intended learning outcomes
- Define trauma and PTSD, and identify core PTSD symptomatology
- Understand variations in PTSD rates and presentation across the lifespan and across the globe
- Explain the role of biological, socio-cultural and psychological factors in PTSD
- Explain pertinent diagnostic challenges in PTSD, and articulate approaches for facilitating help-seeking and recovery
- Describe and critically assess evidence-based strategies for treatment and prevention of PTSD
How to register
Registration is free
The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Futurelearn.
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