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Psychology of Pain

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Graduates of this Professional Certificate will have specialised knowledge in the psychology of pain.

Graduates will be able to:

  • Discuss available treatment options for the management of pain and the underlying principles for their mode of action.
  • Discuss how psychological variables can cause, modulate and maintain pain
  • Discuss how psychological principles can be applied to the management of pain by all health care providers.
  • Analyse current evidence on the effectiveness of psychological interventions in a range of settings
  • Analyse how social, cultural and interpersonal contexts can influence the experience and impact of pain.