COURSE INFORMATION:
- Grade 12 or OSSD Equivalent
- Mature Student
- Textbook: Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders © 2013
Other Compulsory Fees: Inclusive
Course Hours: 70 Hours
Course Intake: Every Monday
Department: PT – Continuing Education
Registration: Nativetc.com
COURSE OVERVIEW
In this course, students will be introduced to the field of mental health and the study of psychopathology. The course focuses upon the description, classification, evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders. In addition, students will study the use of a classification system and evaluate the concept of “abnormality”. Students will focus their additional learning on the topic of addictions including: science/biology of drug use; the difference between physical addition and psychological addiction; the psychology behind addiction.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com
Part 1: Define and describe the most common mental health issues in Canadians
Part 2: Describe and define treatment options
Part 3: Outline the necessity for advocacy
Skill Competencies: Recognize how to support and health and well-being of older adults.
Knowledge Competencies: Demonstrate advocating support of health and well-being of older adults.