Psychological Assessments for Psychiatric Disorders (Classroom, Synchronous and Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
This course provides comprehensive training in psychological assessment, with a focus on standardised testing for psychiatric disorders. Learners develop proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting major assessment tools used in clinical practice, while learning to integrate multiple methods for comprehensive diagnostic evaluations. Emphasis on appropriate test selection, cultural considerations, and effective communication of results ensures responsible and accurate practice within Singapore’s healthcare context. Relevant to the mental health, counselling, and allied health industries, this course equips practitioners with essential assessment competencies, enhancing employability, supporting professional accreditation requirements, and enabling career advancement in clinical, hospital, and community mental health settings.
What You'll Learn
1. Administer and score standardised psychological assessments accurately and ethically.
2. Select appropriate assessment tools based on referral questions and clinical needs.
3. Interpret test results within cultural, linguistic, and developmental contexts.
4. Integrate multiple sources of assessment data for comprehensive evaluations.
5. Demonstrate understanding of psychometric properties of major assessment instruments.
6. Communicate findings effectively through professional psychological reports and feedback to clients and healthcare professionals.
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.