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Continuing education for mental health workers is a crucial aspect of maintaining professional competence and staying current with evolving best practices. Many mental health professionals, including counselors, therapists, and social workers, are required to earn continuing education credits (CEs) to renew their licenses. These credits can be earned through various avenues, including online courses, webinars, conferences, and workshops.Applied psychology is the practical application of psychological theories and principles to real-world problems. It uses scientific methods to address issues in various domains, such as education, healthcare, industry, and law enforcement. Its historical origins can be traced to the late 19th century, particularly the development of psychology as a scientific discipline and the emergence of early applications like clinical psychology and intelligence testing.In the realm of professional development, "applied practicum" and "internship" share a common goal - gaining practical experience and skill-building. However, they differ significantly in purpose, structure, and the level of responsibility assigned.Practicums, often required for certain degrees or professional programs, are generally shorter and focus on learning and skill-building through observation and participation. Internships, on the other hand, tend to be longer, more independent, and designed to provide a deeper dive into a specific field, simulating a real job with greater responsibility and often compensation.The primary goal of this course is to establish a foundation of knowledge concerning theoretical and empirical concepts in psychology and how to apply concepts to real life professional experiences.Students registered for this course will also participate in conjunction with a 120 hour applied practicum experience in psychology (continuing education experience). Students will attend educational seminars via Learning Video Lectures, designed to integrate their practicum experiences with theoretical and empirical concepts in psychology.About Applied Practicum ExperienceStudent's current work/job experience (any human service interaction: volunteer, police officer, first responders, teacher, paraprofessionals, wait staff, office clerk, CNA, work-study, etc.) can count towards the required 120 Applied Practicum hours. Students who are not employed may volunteer at any human service agency. Proof of hours worked needed via paystubs (personal information blanked out) or signed letter from volunteer agency outlining duties performed. Students will show proof of hours worked to their sponsored agency/company (not instructor or Udemy) for continuing education credit.MODULE Lesson ReviewModule 1 - History of Psychology; Applied Psychology: the growth ofAmerican PsychologyModule 2 - Subfields in Psychology; Intro to Child Development; Intro toAbnormal / Clinical Psychology; Intro to Forensic Psychology; Intro to SocialPsychologyModule 3 - Influences on Human Behavior; Self-esteem in Childhood;Child Maltreatment; Parenting Styles and Child OutcomeModule 4 - Quiz Study Guide & Content ReviewModule 5 - Perspectives in Abnormal Psychology; Clinical Interviews andAssessments / -DSM-5-TR; Stigma of Mental IllnessModule 6 - Review of Mental Health Disorders (Childhood, Schizophrenia,etc.); Forensic Psychology - Hostage Taking Negotiations; Risk AssessmentEvaluationsModule 7 - Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession120 Hour Applied Practicum ProjectFinal Exam

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