Child Psychopathology (Classroom, Synchronous and Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
This course provides an in-depth exploration of psychological disorders in children and adolescents, using a developmental psychopathology framework. Learners gain expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and differentiating major childhood and adolescent conditions, including neurodevelopmental, behavioural, emotional, and learning disorders. Emphasis on normal versus atypical development, environmental influences, family dynamics, and cultural considerations equips learners with critical analytical and clinical reasoning skills. Relevant to the mental health, counselling, and allied health industries, this course prepares practitioners to deliver age-appropriate, evidence-based interventions. Learners enhance employability, strengthen diagnostic and intervention competencies, and are positioned for roles in child and adolescent mental health services.
What You'll Learn
1. Apply developmental frameworks to understand and differentiate major psychological disorders in children and adolescents.
2. Conduct age-appropriate clinical assessments using standardised, evidence-based tools.
3. Recognise developmental trajectories, early warning signs, and risk factors of childhood and adolescent disorders.
4. Evaluate the impact of family, cultural, and environmental factors on child and adolescent mental health.
5. Integrate multi-systemic perspectives, such as family, school, community, to inform assessment, diagnosis, and intervention planning.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to have completed the courses (1) Clinical Microskills, (2) Case Conceptualisation, and (3) Clinical, Ethical and Technological Foundations in Mental Healthcare, and met the minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 and above from the programme. Preference will be given to individuals currently employed in mental health-related public healthcare institutions. Additionally, applicants must provide a Letter of Endorsement from their respective public healthcare institution to support their application.