School of Professional and Continuing Studies

CURRENT ADMISSION

 COURSE DESCRIPTION AND AIMS 

The aim of the course is to acquire the following knowledge:

• knowledge of the various theoretical models that form the basis on which psychosomatics function: Biopsychosocial model, Psychophysiology, Psychoneuroimmunology.
• understanding the role and responsibilities of the counselor in his work with the patient
• distinguish the main roles of the consultant
• awareness of ethical and medical legal norms.

knowledge of the following clinical disorders and situations: Somatization, Depression and anxiety; Pathological behavior in various diseases, Chronic pain and others....

PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS:

Students are required to have the following knowledge and/or skills:

• medical education
• ..medical specialty incl. psychiatry

COURSE CONTENT:

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

Students who complete this course:

1) will know:

• The mechanisms of the link between „mental“ and „physical“ in health and disease;
•  the causes of disorders and their treatment when there is physical and psychological comorbidity
• the main roles of the consultant

2) will be able to:

• construct a wording that includes psychodynamic or psychological, social and environmental aspects when there is also a physical illness

Tuition fee: 120 Euro.

The course will be held with a group of 7 people.