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About the course
The Sydney Professional Certificate in Psychology of Pain explores contemporary psychological perspectives and research on how pain is experienced and its impact. You will examine key theoretical models and how psychological processes can modify, maintain or exacerbate pain. Designed for health professionals, it is delivered online in a part-time format as a graduate certificate-level program in psychology. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.
Career outcome
This certificate supports health professionals seeking to better understand and address pain through psychological frameworks. It is relevant for clinicians working in chronic pain and rehabilitation settings, as well as those in allied health, nursing, medicine and mental health services who collaborate with pain patients. Graduates can apply concepts to pain assessment, patient communication and multidisciplinary care within psychology-informed practice. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.
Entry requirements
Admission requires a bachelor or higher degree in a health-related field and demonstrated clinical experience.
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