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Schizophrenia and Related Conditions: An Introduction Duration 1 day Course Overview Central Training's Introduction to Schizophrenia and Related Conditions aims to equip candidates with the skills and knowledge to provide practical and emotional support to people living with schizophrenia and related conditions within a good practice framework. The course will define the meaning of the diagnostic term and outline characteristic 'signs and symptoms' of Schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions - voices, visions and unusual beliefs. Causes of Schizophrenia will be explored from both medical and psycho-social perspectives. NICE recommended approaches to treatment will be highlighted and candidates will be encouraged to critique issues of availability, acceptability and choice of treatment from a service user's perspective. Finally, the trainer will cover growing evidence supporting the use of psychological and social approaches to Schizophrenia that can promote engagement, self-care and recovery from psychosis. Learning Outcomes This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: Define and describe the features of Schizophrenia and related conditions Identify possible causes of Schizophrenia and psychosis Consider treatment pathways for psychotic conditions Recognise recovery-oriented self-care and support options Methods of Delivery This course utilises PowerPoint presentation and activities as aids to trainer-led discussion. Delegates are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience through discussion, group work, practical exercises and case study work. Course Content Audience Training Considerations Certification Related Courses Course Content Defining and classifying schizophrenia and psychosis Voices, visions and unusual beliefs explained Negative symptoms and causes: the role of genes, biology and life experience Risks associated with schizophrenia and related conditions NICE recommended treatment pathways and recovery Emotional and practical support: the wellness plan Essentials of self-care and peer support Target Audience This course is relevant to anybody in the voluntary sector who works with people living with Schizophrenia and related conditions. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and managers. Training Considerations There are no pre-training requirements for this course. Certification Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course. Related Courses Bipolar Disorder Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions Mental Health First Aid Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia and Related Conditions: An Introduction

Duration

1 day

Course Overview

Central Training's Introduction to Schizophrenia and Related Conditions aims to equip candidates with the skills and knowledge to provide practical and emotional support to people living with schizophrenia and related conditions within a good practice framework. The course will define the meaning of the diagnostic term and outline characteristic 'signs and symptoms' of Schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions - voices, visions and unusual beliefs. Causes of Schizophrenia will be explored from both medical and psycho-social perspectives. NICE recommended approaches to treatment will be highlighted and candidates will be encouraged to critique issues of availability, acceptability and choice of treatment from a service user's perspective. Finally, the trainer will cover growing evidence supporting the use of psychological and social approaches to Schizophrenia that can promote engagement, self-care and recovery from psychosis.

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:

Define and describe the features of Schizophrenia and related conditions

Identify possible causes of Schizophrenia and psychosis

Consider treatment pathways for psychotic conditions

Recognise recovery-oriented self-care and support options

Methods of Delivery

This course utilises PowerPoint presentation and activities as aids to trainer-led discussion. Delegates are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience through discussion, group work, practical exercises and case study work.

Course Content
Audience
Training Considerations
Certification
Related Courses

Course Content

Defining and classifying schizophrenia and psychosis
Voices, visions and unusual beliefs explained
Negative symptoms and causes: the role of genes, biology and life experience
Risks associated with schizophrenia and related conditions
NICE recommended treatment pathways and recovery
Emotional and practical support: the wellness plan
Essentials of self-care and peer support

Target Audience

This course is relevant to anybody in the voluntary sector who works with people living with Schizophrenia and related conditions. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and managers.

Training Considerations

There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

Certification

Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

Related Courses

Bipolar Disorder
Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions
Mental Health First Aid
Personality Disorders


Schizophrenia and Related Conditions: An Introduction Duration: 1 day Course Overview: Central Training's Introduction to Schizophrenia and Related Conditions aims to equip candidates with the skills and knowledge to provide practical and emotional support to people living with schizophrenia and related conditions within a good practice framework. The course will define the meaning of the diagnostic term and outline characteristic 'signs and symptoms' of Schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions - voices, visions and unusual beliefs. Causes of Schizophrenia will be explored from both medical and psycho-social perspectives. NICE recommended approaches to treatment will be highlighted and candidates will be encouraged to critique issues of availability, acceptability and choice of treatment from a service user's perspective. Finally, the trainer will cover growing evidence supporting the use of psychological and social approaches to Schizophrenia that can promote engagement, self-care and recovery from psychosis. Learning Outcomes: This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: · Define and describe the features of Schizophrenia and related conditions · Identify possible causes of Schizophrenia and psychosis · Consider treatment pathways for psychotic conditions · Recognise recovery-oriented self-care and support options Methods of delivery: This course utilises PowerPoint presentation and activities as aids to trainer-led discussion. Delegates are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience through discussion, group work, practical exercises and case study work. LEARNING OBJECTIVES · Defining and classifying schizophrenia and psychosis · Voices, visions and unusual beliefs explained · Negative symptoms and causes: the role of genes, biology and life experience · Risks associated with schizophrenia and related conditions · NICE recommended treatment pathways and recovery · Emotional and practical support: the wellness plan · Essentials of self-care and peer support TARGET AUDIENCE This course is relevant to anybody in the voluntary sector who works with people living with Schizophrenia and related conditions. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and managers. TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS There are no pre-training requirements for this course. CERTIFICATION Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course. RELATED COURSES Bipolar Disorder Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions Mental Health First Aid Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia and Related Conditions: An Introduction
Duration: 1 day

Course Overview:

Central Training's Introduction to Schizophrenia and Related Conditions aims to equip candidates with the skills and knowledge to provide practical and emotional support to people living with schizophrenia and related conditions within a good practice framework. The course will define the meaning of the diagnostic term and outline characteristic 'signs and symptoms' of Schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions - voices, visions and unusual beliefs. Causes of Schizophrenia will be explored from both medical and psycho-social perspectives. NICE recommended approaches to treatment will be highlighted and candidates will be encouraged to critique issues of availability, acceptability and choice of treatment from a service user's perspective. Finally, the trainer will cover growing evidence supporting the use of psychological and social approaches to Schizophrenia that can promote engagement, self-care and recovery from psychosis.

Learning Outcomes:

This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:

· Define and describe the features of Schizophrenia and related conditions
· Identify possible causes of Schizophrenia and psychosis
· Consider treatment pathways for psychotic conditions
· Recognise recovery-oriented self-care and support options

Methods of delivery:

This course utilises PowerPoint presentation and activities as aids to trainer-led discussion. Delegates are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience through discussion, group work, practical exercises and case study work.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
· Defining and classifying schizophrenia and psychosis
· Voices, visions and unusual beliefs explained
· Negative symptoms and causes: the role of genes, biology and life experience
· Risks associated with schizophrenia and related conditions
· NICE recommended treatment pathways and recovery
· Emotional and practical support: the wellness plan
· Essentials of self-care and peer support

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is relevant to anybody in the voluntary sector who works with people living with Schizophrenia and related conditions. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and managers.

TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

CERTIFICATION
Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

RELATED COURSES
Bipolar Disorder
Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions
Mental Health First Aid
Personality Disorders