This course provides learners with an overview of psychology and psychiatry as medical specialties focused on the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders. Learners examine the role of healthcare professionals in mental health settings, gain foundational knowledge of common disorders and diagnostic procedures, and develop awareness needed to support patients across all areas of healthcare.
Module 1: An Overview of Mental Health
Module 2: Common Mental Health Disorders
Module 3: Mental Health Treatments
Module 4: Supporting Persons Living with Mental Illness
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
Distinguish between psychology and psychiatry as medical specialties
Identify common mental health disorders encountered in clinical settings
Describe basic diagnostic procedures used in mental health care
Perform routine clinical support tasks in psychology and psychiatry offices
Demonstrate appropriate professionalism and communication when working with patients experiencing mental health conditions
Support physicians and mental health specialists through effective administrative and clinical assistance
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.