Psychopharmacology (Drugs & Psychology) - Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK)
Distance learning based course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Psychopharmacology (Drugs & Psychology) Level 3 Online Course.100 Hours Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).
Psychopharmacology (Drugs & Psychology) course online. Learn about the psychological effect of a range of drugs. Develop your skills in understanding the effects of legal, illegal and prescribed drugs on the mind, body and behaviour. Topics covered include stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens, marijuana, steroids, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, solvents, sedatives, prescription drugs, etc.
Benefits of an ADL Endorsed Course?
Endorsed courses are skills based. They have been evaluated and approved by an independent awarding body such as Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).
What makes ADL’s Endorsed courses different?
- Flexible Self-Paced Learning– adjust your learning around your home and work commitments
- Start and Finish at any time
- Courses globally and industry relevant
- Practical Component at the end of most lessons.
Allocated your own tutor relevant to your subject. You can have as little or as much contact as you like with your tutor. They are there to support you all the way through.
This course is endorsed by TQUK -Training Qualifications UK, an OFQUAL awarding body.
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Lesson Structure: Psychopharmacology (Drugs & Psychology) BPS302
There are 11 lessons:
1 Introduction
- Scope and nature of drugs; legal and illegal
- Amphetamine
- Cocaine
- Crack
- LSD
- Ritalin
- Steroids
- How heroin is used
- Medical consequences of chronic heroin abuse
- Names used for heroin
2 Effects of drugs on the individual and society
- Community acceptance
- Terminology
- Why people use drugs
- Addiction; how drugs work in the brain
- Central nervous system
- Physiological and psychological effects of drugs
- Alcohol effects
- Sedative effects
- Stimulant effects
- Hallucinogens'
- Psychological effects of drugs
3 Legally restricted drugs: Stimulants and narcotics
- Stimulants
- Symptoms of abuse
- How cocaine is abused
- How does cocaine effect the brain
- What adverse effects does cocaine have on health
- Added danger; cocaethylene
- Treatment options
- Scope of cocaine abuse
- Narcotics
- Abuse symptoms
- Forms and dangers
- Designer drugs
- Ecstacy pill
4 Legally restricted drugs: Hallucinogens and marijuana
- Effects of hallucinogens
- Symptoms of abuse
- LSD
- Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder
- Marijuana
- Effects of marijuana on the brain
- Symptoms of abuse, forms of marijuana and dangers
- Phencylidine (PCP)
- Symptoms of abuse, forms of PCP and dangers
5 Legally restricted drugs: Steroids
- Steroids
- Symptoms of abuse, forms of steroids and dangers
6 Legal drugs: Alcohol
- Symptoms of abuse and dangers with alcohol
- Alcoholism
- Staying in control with alcohol
- Alcohol amnestic syndrome (Korsakoff's syndrome)
- Treating korsakoff's syndrome)
- Alcohol and the developing brain
7 Legal drugs: Tobacco, caffeine and solvents
- Nicotine addiction
- Effects of nicotine on the circulatory system
- Caffeine
- Caffeine addiction
- Solvents (volitile solvent abuse): symptoms and dangers
8 Prescription and over-the-counter drugs
- Prescription drugs (Over the counter or OTC)
- Groups of prescription drugs
- Misuse of OTC drugs
- Opioids
- Treatments for opioid addiction
- CNS depressants
- Stimulants
- Stimulant abuse and treatment for stimulant addiction
9 Sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs
- Anti anxiety drugs
- Barbituates
- Benzodiazepines
- Depressants
- Rohypnol
10 Prescription drugs for schizophrenia and effective disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Onset of schizophrenia
- Symptoms of schizophrenia
- Treatment for schizophrenia
- Anti psychotic drugs
- Patient support system
- Depression
- Depressive disorders
- Type of depression
- Unipolar disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Causes of depression
- Anti depressants
11 Treatment and preventative education
- Drug addiction, behavioural and psycho social treatments for drug addiction
- Treatments for heroin addiction
- Behavioural therapies for heroin addiction
- Detoxification
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the Academy, marked by the Academy's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Who is this course for?
Psychopharmacology Students,Psychology Students, Social Care Workers, Pre-Med Students
Requirements
A pc or laptop with internet connection.
Career path
There are numerous career options available within psychopharmacology. Many professionals in the healthcare field who deal with psychotropic medications and patient care work in some form of clinical psychopharmacology, which include the following:
- Psychiatrist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Physician Assistant
Questions and answers
How much discount will be given for this DIPLOMA
Answer:Hi Dr Awan Muhammad Awan Many thanks for your question. We are currently running a Christmas promotion, so I am able to offer you a 25% off this course! If you would like to accept this offer please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager
This was helpful.What's the name of this course? PG Dip Psychopharmacology??
Answer:Hi Matthew I'm so so sorry for the late reply. Our account got hacked and we were unable to sign in. Reed finally resolved the issue today. The course title is: Psychopharmacology Level 3 100 Hours Certificate Course (Endorsed by TQUK - Training Qualifications UK). Please contact us if you have any other questions or concerns. Now we are finally back onto the REED platform, you will be answered within 2 hours. Kindest regards ADL Student Support
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