Address new approaches to the rehabilitation of patients with Psychotic Disorders with this fully online program, where you decide how to distribute your course load”

Mental health problems have increased in recent years due to various factors; among them, economic-social issues or the consumption of narcotic substances. However, there is still a biological component that determines that some people suffer from some Psychotic Disorders.

This program, taught 100% online, provides the psychology professional with a broad knowledge in the approach to Psychotic Disorders, the most current treatments applied in different hospitals and clinics around the world, the latest scientific research, the social and health policies that are being developed at the moment and the current legal framework.

This program, which consists of 1,500 teaching hours, will allow the psychology professional to obtain a deep knowledge about the current positioning of psychotic entities at the biological level, family approach strategies in schizophrenia and suicide in Psychotic Disorders. A program with a theoretical-practical approach, where students will have a teaching team with extensive experience in the health field, especially in the field of psychology and also in teaching.

A professional master’s degree that provides the opportunity to learn about the latest advances easily and comfortably, since the psychologist can access the multimedia content, additional readings and case studies at any time of the day. They only need a device with an Internet connection to connect to the virtual platform and distribute the teaching load according to their interests. An ideal option for those who wish to balance their personal responsibilities with the renewal of knowledge.

Advance in the latest developments in the biopsychosocial influence of Psychotic Disorders with this professional master’s degree”

This professional master’s degree in Psychotic Disorders 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
• The 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 self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• 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

Delve into the legal aspects concerning psychotic entities in this program, the gender perspective in Psychotic Disorders and the current approach in the field of mental health”

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

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional 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 professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts. 

This professional master’s degree brings you closer to the new conceptualization of psychiatry, with ideological proposals and voices of the highest category"

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During the 1,500 hours that make up this program in Psychotic Disorders, the health professional will achieve a broader knowledge in this area by knowing the most relevant aspects that influence and mark the current state of Psychotic Disorders, the new approaches to intervention in rehabilitation of schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders and the latest lines of scientific research in this field. The Relearning system, based on the reiteration of content and used by TECH in our programs, will be very useful for the professional to consolidate all the content of the teaching.

The simulation of real cases presented by the teaching staff will allow you to delve into the different cases of Psychotic Disorders and their treatment”

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 biopsychosocial influence of Psychotic Disorders in infantile-juvenile, 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

Module 1. Relevant Aspects of the Psychotic Spectrum

• Carry out a historical review of Psychotic Disorders and the influence of the main authors on this pathology
• Review the location of Psychotic Disorders in the DSM-5 and ICD-11 classification
• Delve into the changes in Psychotic Disorders in the different manuals up to the DSM-5 and ICD-11

Module 2. Biological Principles of Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

• Get to know the most relevant epidemiological aspects of psychotic disorders
• Analyze the biological factors that influence psychotic disorders
• Delve into the most relevant genetic, immunological and inflammatory aspects of Psychotic Disorders
• Gain knowledge about the biological developments in Psychotic Disorders

Module 3. Stages of Schizophrenia Throughout History

• Gain knowledge about the biological developments in Psychotic Disorders
• Review all clinical aspects of schizophrenia and its clinical features
• Get to know the etiological factors of psychotic disorders and their influence on the development of the disease
• Approach pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment in schizophrenia
• Gain knowledge about the repercussions of schizophrenia in the individual and at family level
• Analyze new developments in the field of schizophrenia

Module 4. Delusional Disorder

• Review the changes that have occurred in delusional disorder in diagnostic manuals and throughout history
• Delve into the epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of delusional disorder
• Address the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment of delusional disorder
• Get to know the repercussions of delusional disorder in the individual and at the family level
• Analyze new developments in the field of delusional disorder

Module 5. Acute and Transitory Psychotic Disorder

• Master the pharmacological field and its new developments in Psychotic Disorders
• Delve into the complementary tests for a correct diagnosis of Psychotic Disorders
• Gain knowledge about the psychotherapeutic approach in Psychotic Disorders
• Delve into the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment in delusional disorder
• Get to know the repercussions of delusional disorder in the individual and at the family level
• Analyze new developments in the field of delusional disorder

Module 6. Other Psychotic Entities

• Perform an adequate psychopathological examination of Psychotic Disorders
• Delve into the evolution of the different Psychotic Disorders
• Gain knowledge about the prognosis of the different Psychotic Disorders
• Get to know the multidisciplinary approach in Psychotic Disorders

Module 7. Special Considerations in the Approach and Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

• Get to know the most relevant concomitant pathologies associated with Psychotic Disorders and their influence on the course and prognosis
• Address current issues and new approaches in the treatment of psychotic disorders
• Update the characteristics of the evolution and prognosis of Psychotic Disorders
• Delve into Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in Psychotic Disorders
• Address the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Psychotic Disorders

Module 8. Psychotic Disorders and Substance Use: Dual Pathology

• Learn about the effects of drugs on psychotic disorders
• Delve into the main substances used by users, their main characteristics and their correlation with psychotic disorders
• Delve into the legal framework of substance use and its relationship with the psychotic entity
• Delve into in new studies on this subject
• Address the issue of dual pathology in psychotic disorders

Module 9. Stigma and Quality of Life in Psychotic Disorders

• Approach the psychotic disorder from the point of view of stigma
• Get to know the repercussions of mental illness in the occupational, economic and social areas of the psychotic patient
• Update the quality of life of the psychotic patient and the limitations arising from the disease
• Address the coping, management and consequences of psychotic illness in families
• Delve into the coordination of biopsychosocial treatments

Module 10. Psychotic Disorders Today

• Management skills of the relationship with the patient, according to the frequent chronicity
• Enable the student to detect the presence of psychotic disorders in the different stages of life
• Enable the student to discuss new issues and debates on Psychotic Disorders
• Get to know the cultural and gender aspects and their influence on the approach to Psychotic Disorders

With this professional master’s degree, you will learn about new approaches to Psychotic Disorders, with the most current lines of research on the subject"