Free online course 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Global Context Online distance learning

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Learn how to identify, assess the risk for, prevent and treat PTSD in a range of contexts.

  • Length: 4 weeks; 4 hours per week
  • Start date: anytime
  • Introductory; leads to further study opportunities

Why this course

Intended learning outcomes

  • Define trauma and PTSD, and identify core PTSD symptomatology
  • Understand variations in PTSD rates and presentation across the lifespan and across the globe
  • Explain the role of biological, socio-cultural and psychological factors in PTSD
  • Explain pertinent diagnostic challenges in PTSD, and articulate approaches for facilitating help-seeking and recovery
  • Describe and critically assess evidence-based strategies for treatment and prevention of PTSD

How to register

The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Futurelearn.

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Registration for this course is free, with free time-limited access to content: charges may apply for additional features and extended study.

Further online study options

Microcredentials

Postgraduate