Schizophrenia in Health and Social Care Training Course

Our schizophrenia course will provide you with an understanding of what schizophrenia is and challenge common misconceptions about the condition.
£12.50 inc. VAT
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Schizophrenia in Health and Social Care Overview

Designed for professionals in health and social care, this CPD-certified e-Learning course offers a clear and compassionate overview of schizophrenia, including its causes, symptoms, stigma, and treatment options.

Learners will explore how schizophrenia presents, what support individuals may require, and how to reduce stigma through informed, respectful care. Ideal for support workers, care assistants, team leaders, and other frontline staff, the course also covers legislation, planning ahead, and the roles of multidisciplinary teams. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the final knowledge check.
Duration
45m
Number of Units
3
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of schizophrenia
  • To gain an understanding of the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia
  • To gain an understanding of how to positively support an individual with schizophrenia
  • To gain an understanding of the treatment and support in place for individuals with schizophrenia

Training Units

Each unit has been designed to provide essential insights and practical guidance to support individuals living with schizophrenia confidently and respectfully in health and social care settings.

What is schizophrenia?

10m

This unit introduces schizophrenia, including common misconceptions and factors that increase the risk of developing the condition.

  • Stigma
  • Potential Causes
  • What is Schizophrenia?

Signs and symptoms

10m

Explore how schizophrenia may present in individuals, including both positive and negative symptoms, and how a diagnosis is reached.

  • Positive Symptoms
  • Negative Symptoms
  • Diagnosis

Treatment and support

15m

Understand available treatment options, relevant legislation, and the importance of planning ahead when supporting someone with schizophrenia.

  • Legislation
  • Planning Ahead
  • Who Provides Support?
  • Treatment

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