Y 2022 Psychosocial Interventions for Patients with a Chronic Illness

This credential is particularly suitable for:

• Health professionals working in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology, physiotherapy, sexology, psychology, health promotion, dietetics or public health.
• University students and graduates who wish to learn more about fundamnetal aspects of psychology in the work.
• Businesses aim to provide a professional development for employees in regards to the fundamental aspects of psychology in their work.

By completing this credential you will learn to:

• identify signs of distress and the psychosocial impacts of chronic illness
• examine therapeutic approaches to managing psychosocial impacts
• investigate types of psychosocial interventions available
• examine the efficacy of different therapies and interventions

Key Topics

Module 1 – Distress and Chronic Illness

Chronic illness can bring about high levels of distress throughout the trajectory of the illness. This distress occurs for patients, as well as their carers, family members and friends.

Module 2 – Therapeutic Approaches

Psychosocial interventions incorporate different approaches to help people cope with the challenges of having a chronic illness. In this module we'll look at the main therapeutic approaches.

Module 3 – Types of Psychosocial Interventions

Psychosocial intervention can consist of a range of components. In this module we cover the various approaches, as well as what interventions are relevant for specific contexts.

Module 4 – Efficacy of Psychosocial Interventions

Most types of interventions are effective in reducing depression, anxiety, overall psychological distress, and improving quality of life.

Assessment

To successfully complete this credential, you are required to pass a final assessment. In this final assessment you will review and respond to a series of clinical demonstrations of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) therapeutic approaches.

Once you successfully complete and pass the final assessment, you'll earn a digital badge that is instantly shareable to your social networks (including LinkedIn) which showcases your new skills and knowledge mastery.

Essentials

This credential provides foundation knowledge in a discipline and doesn't require previous knowledge.

You will also earn 5 credit points which are in line with Australian Qualification Framework Level 8 criteria, ensuring comprehensive theoretical and/or technical knowledge of the credential.

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