12 seminars of 3 hours for a total of 36 hours. Preparation / self-directed study: 1 hour per week for seminars and 12 hours preparation for assessment tasks.
Analyse the interaction between common psychotropic agents and major classes of neurotransmitters, and evaluate their respective roles in the management of mental health disorders
Apply knowledge of psychopathology, including the aetiology, progression, and sequelae of psychological disorders, with due consideration for the sociocultural context, to inform clinical practice
Conduct diagnostic assessments of moderate to severe psychological disorders, with varying levels of complexity, including risk of harm to self or others
Evaluate basic concepts of psychopharmacology and psychotropic medications for clinical management of mental health disorders
Demonstrate the scientist-practitioner approach to clinical practice through active participation and contributions to case discussions regarding formulation, diagnoses, and pharmacological management of mental health disorders
Develop clinically relevant reference documents for psychiatric agents or drugs of potential abuse by synthesising existing knowledge and evidence in the field
Written submission 500 - 750 words
Written submission max. 4 x A4 pages, incl. diagrams & charts
Written submission 1,000 words
