2024/25 entry
CPD First Episode Psychosis Assessment and Treatment
Level 7 (Postgraduate) 20 credits
Course aim
If you’re a healthcare practitioner, this course is an engaging journey into the complexities of mental health conditions. You'll dive deep into the root causes and wide-ranging symptoms, exploring mental health beyond surface-level signs. By studying evidence-based treatment options, you'll develop skills to assess and choose the most appropriate interventions, enriching your approach to patient care. This module empowers you to make informed, confident decisions that are clinically sound and compassionate. With a mix of critical analysis and practical application, the course brings both rigor and relevance, giving you valuable tools to enhance the mental health support you provide.
Course content
This module will run for 15 weeks and will commence in April and run on a Wednesday.
There are 12 weeks of face-to-face sessions at our School of Nursing and Advanced Practice, Tithebarn Building (L2 2ER), in the heart of Liverpool city centre.
The assessment for this module culminates in week 15 with a written essay where you will demonstrate a comprehensive analysis of common mental health presentations, demonstrating an understanding of their symptoms and characteristics. You will critically evaluate the evidence supporting early intervention strategies for psychotic disorders, exploring how timely care impacts outcomes. Additionally, the assessment involves examining predisposing factors for psychosis and identifying preventative interventions that could mitigate progression. A critical evaluation of clinical decision-making processes for referrals and management pathways for psychosis and other mental health conditions is also required. This involves assessing criteria for referral, best practices in patient care, and the importance of coordinated management in improving patient outcomes.
Teaching and learning
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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Undergraduate degree
BA/BSc (Hons) in relevant field at 2:2 or above, or evidence of potential to study at Masters Level
How to apply
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and curent employment.
Assessment
Written essay
CPD award
The University may make changes to a programme of study or module where such changes are deemed to be beneficial to students, are minor in nature and unlikely to impact negatively upon students or become necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of the University.
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