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Micro-credential certification in Health Psychology APS4063 (DIPPSY)

Overview: 

This course touches on the use of psychology in health promotion and illness prevention. It contains discussions on the bio psychosocial influence toward health and illnesses, stress management, pain management, coping with terminal illnesses and other approaches of applied psychology in medical practice and health sciences.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Psychology
Entry Requirements: 
Entry Requirements - No 
Age Experience - 23 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Pre-requisites - No
 
 
 
Contents: 
  1. Introduction to Health Psychology
  2. Health Behaviour Theories
  3. Stress and Illness
  4. Exercise
  5. Theories of Pain and its Management
  6. Nutrition and Obesity
  7. Chronic Illness
  8. High-Mortality Illness
  9. Substance Abuse Management
  10. Health Related Behaviours & Health Promotion
  11. The Health Service
Assessments: 

Coursework - 60%
Exam - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Health Psychology (DIPPSY), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Diploma in Psychology
Continuing Education: 

Upon successful completion of this Diploma in Psychology programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):

  1. Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Career Opportunities: 

Human Resource Executive and Psychology Teaching Assistant