Sydney Professional Certificate in Psychology of Pain

This professional certificate covers current psychological perspectives and research on the experience and impact of pain.Theoretical models are introduced and the ways in which psychological processes might modify and/or maintain pain experience are explored.

These include the roles of attention, learning, affect/mood, beliefs, self-talk, coping strategies, and interactions with environmental contexts and social contingencies.

How the available evidence can be applied to the management of acute and chronic pain, as well as the influence of psychological variables in the implementation of all treatments, both somatic and psychological, are also explored.

The implications of the bio-psychosocial model of chronic pain for interdisciplinary interventions and the evidence for interventions based on psychological principles are critically examined.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?All health professionals interested in learning about the psychology of pain.

Admission criteria

Admission to the Sydney Professional Certificate in Psychology of Pain requires a bachelor or higher degree in a health-related field and demonstrated clinical experience.