Exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, assaults and road accidents are relatively common in Australia. This unit introduces the clinical entity of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Students will learn about the nature of traumatic stressors and the course of posttraumatic reactions. Evidence-based approaches to treatment and rehabilitation of PTSD are examined with interventions for both acute and persistent forms of the disorder being presented. The impact of a range of barriers to social and economic participation of people with PTSD will be explored and the legal and compensation issues associated with the disorder will be considered.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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48 credit points |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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REHB3059 or REHB5063 or REHB5034 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Lynda Matthews, lynda.matthews@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Lynda Matthews, lynda.matthews@sydney.edu.au |
Kelly McGrath, kelly.mcgrath@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Mark Ngo, mark.ngo@sydney.edu.au |