ABOUT THE COURSE
YOUR CAREER IN OFFENDER REHABILITATION SUPPORT
Welcome to the dynamic field of Offender Rehabilitation Support! If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system, then this course is your pathway to a rewarding career in offender rehabilitation.
In today's society, there is a growing recognition of the importance of rehabilitation in reducing recidivism and promoting the successful reintegration of offenders into the community. As an offender rehabilitation support professional, you'll play a vital role in providing guidance, support, and resources to help individuals make positive changes in their lives and avoid future involvement in criminal behavior.
Through this course, you'll gain a deep understanding of the factors that contribute to criminal behavior, as well as evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals in the rehabilitation process. You'll learn how to assess the needs of offenders, develop individualized rehabilitation plans, and provide ongoing support and encouragement as they work towards their goals.
Led by experienced professionals in the field of criminal justice and rehabilitation, our program emphasises practical, hands-on learning experiences. You'll have the opportunity to engage in case studies, role-playing exercises, and supervised practice sessions, allowing you to develop the skills and confidence needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of offenders.
Whether you aspire to work in probation and parole services, correctional facilities, or community-based organisations, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the challenging yet rewarding field of offender rehabilitation support. Join us as we embark on this journey to promote rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and contribute to safer and healthier communities. Your career in offender rehabilitation support starts here!
STUDY DURATION:
In this course, you can learn at your own pace, without any fixed due dates or deadlines. You study whenever you have the time and feel motivated to do so. The course typically takes around 400 hours to complete from beginning to end, and most students graduate within 12 months.
STUDY METHOD：
100% Online
START DATE:
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This certificate opens up the gateway for you to seek employment in various businesses, some career outcomes may require further training and /or qualifications.
- Psychology
- Counselling
- Health Professions
- Youth Work
CORE MODULES
1. Abnormal Psychology
- Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
- Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic & Other Cognitive Disorders
- Substance-Related Disorders
- Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Somatoform, Factitious, and Dissociative Disorders
- Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
- Eating & Sleep Disorders
- Impulse-control Disorders; Adjustment Disorder
- Personality Disorders
2. Criminal Psychology
- Introduction to Criminal Psychology
- Psychological approaches to understanding crime
- Psychology and understanding serious crimes
- Mental Disorder and Crime 1 – Learning disabilities and crime
- Mental Disorder and Crime 2 - Psychopathy
- Gender and Crime
- Youth and Crime
- Psychology and the Police
- Psychology in the Courtroom
- Psychology and Crime Prevention
3. Managing Mental Health in Adults
- Introduction to mental health issues – Definitions of good mental health through understanding mental illness, causal factors, introduction to treatment options
- Depression and related conditions - bipolar disorder
- Anxiety and related conditions - phobias, OCD, PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Antisocial personality disorders
- Eating disorders - anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, obesity
- Dementias
- Helping yourself with mental health issues
- Support options and services for mental health issues
4. Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Nature and Scope of Mental Health
- Childhood Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Tic Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Other Disorders
- Environmental Problems
- Problems of Adolescence
- Holistic and Alternative Approaches to Treatment
- Special Project
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ABOUT US
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Our founders have a combined 30 years of expertise in education and training and have joined forces to deliver high-quality, low-cost education to anyone wishing to advance their career.
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