Delve into the new challenges of mental health professionals in the approach to psychotic disorders"

This postgraduate certificate is aimed primarily at mental health professionals who wish to keep abreast of the latest developments and scientific studies in the field of psychotic disorders. An update that allows the psychologist or psychiatrist to approach from a multidisciplinary model therapeutic treatments in patients suffering from these mental illnesses.  

The students, during the six weeks of this university program, will acquire updated knowledge in this area of mental health from a teacher with extensive experience in high-level academia and in medical practice in the field of psychology in centers and hospitals of reference.  

This teaching offers the professionals a recent look at psychotic disorders, delving into the different connotations that psychotic disorders have in different cultures and genders, the involvement of the psychiatrist and psychologist in the application of the latest existing treatments, as well as the current legal regulations and how they influence certain aspects related to this type of pathology. 

The 100% online modality allows students to delve into recent developments in disorders such as schizophrenia, delirium or hallucinations in a simple and practical way. All you need is a device with an Internet connection to access all the content provided by this university education at any time of the day and from anywhere. In this way, students can combine their work responsibilities with the scientific advances that have been made in recent years in these entities.

Deepen with this postgraduate certificate in scientific advances in substance use and the correlation of psychotic disorders"

This postgraduate certificate in Psychotic Disorders Today contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Psychology and Psychotic Disorders
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

A program that gives you a new look at psychotic disorders and the gender perspective"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Access the new lines of research on schizophrenia, delusions and hallucinations with this postgraduate certificate"

Address the new conceptualization of Psychiatric with a professional with extensive experience in mental health"

During the course of this postgraduate certificate, the mental health professionals will delve into the latest debates on psychotic disorders and recent scientific advances that address pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment in certain patients. The family environment, the socio-cultural environment, gender and its influence on mental illnesses will be some of the key points where students will delve into and acquire knowledge of new approaches. The simulation of practical cases will facilitate the updating of this knowledge, so that it can be applicable in their daily work with their patients.

The practical approach of this course will give you access to useful content that can be directly applied in your practice" 

General Objectives

• Delve into the current classification of Psychotic Disorders in the different manuals: DSM-5 and ICD-11  
• Consolidate the fundamental clinical aspects of Psychotic Disorders  
• Gain knowledge about the evolution of Psychotic Disorders over time 
• Identify the different types of Psychotic Disorders, their clinical characteristics and diagnosis
• Delve into the different diagnostic techniques and their new developments in Psychotic Disorders  
• Perform a correct diagnostic approach to Psychotic Disorders   
• Master the different pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches to Psychotic Disorders
• Detail and know the bio-psycho-social influence of Psychotic Disorders in children and adolescent, adult and elderly stages
• Learn about new approaches to intervention in the rehabilitation of schizophrenia and psychotic disorders  
• Delve into new lines of scientific research in psychotic disorders

Specific Objectives

• Enable the student to discuss new issues and debates on Psychotic Disorders
• Update the cultural and gender aspects and their influence on the approach to psychotic disorders
• Deepen in the legal aspects concerning psychotic entities

Delves into the health policies and legal aspects concerning psychotic entities"