DIPLOMA COURSE IN COUNSELLING - DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

 

OUTLINE OF THE COURSE

This course aims to provide a good foundation in Counselling and knowledge on related theories in the area of mental health & abnormal psychology, sociology and psychology and their application to counselling. The practical aspect of the course includes basic counselling skills and personal development.

The course is conducted over a year during weekends at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and the University Psychiatry Unit, Teaching Hospital Colombo South or Zoom Platform. Students who successfully complete both practical and theory components are awarded the diploma.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Age between 22 - 55 years

 

Minimum Qualification

  • Candidate should pass G.C.E (A/L) with 3 passes in any subject stream.

 

Additional Qualifications

  • Degree from a recognized University (Recognized by the University Grant Commission)
  • Certificate of Nursing or Teacher Training

 

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

General Objectives

At the end of the training programme a trainee should be able to;

  • Function as a competent counselor who is capable of counselling the service seeker with compassion and highest ethical standards.
  • Identify those with special needs and refer them to appropriate agencies.

 

Specific Objectives

At the end of the course a trainee should be able to;

  1. Describe the concepts of counselling
  2. Describe the basic concepts of sociology relevant to counselling
  3. Describe the basic concepts of psychology relevant to counselling
  4. Describe the concepts of health (mental, physical and social)
  5. Describe human behavior and deviations from the norm
  6. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills
  7. Identify the psychological needs of service users and provide appropriate support
  8. Identify clients with serious mental illnesses and refer to relevant mental health services
  9. Identify existing support services in Sri Lanka and refer as needed
  10. Identify the existing support services in Sri Lanka
  11. Identify and refer to appropriate support services when necessary
  12. Function with highest ethical standards

 

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Consist of 19 modules, the course is delivered in a variety of modes including lectures, group discussions and practical exercises and role plays in a learning atmosphere. Students will be awarded 30 credits for successful completion of each module.

Modules

Module 01 Introduction to Psychology and Counselling
Module 02 Theories of Personality
Module 03 Treatment Methods
Module 04 Developmental Psychology and Life Cycle
Module 05 Self Development
Module 06 Elements of Anatomy, Physiology and Bio-chemistry
Module 07 Basic concepts of Sociology relevant to counselling
Module 08 mental Health and Abnormal Psychology
Module 09 Communication and Counselling Skills Development
Module 10 Problem Solving Counselling
Module 11 Special Applications of Counselling
Module 12 Knowledge of support services in Sri Lanka to mentally ill and socially disabled
Module 13 Referral Counselling
Module 14 Ethics in Counselling
Module 15 Electives
Module 16 Clinical attachment programme
Module 17 Project work
Module 18 Social Responsibility
Module 19 Nutrition Counselling

 

  • Language of instructions - Sinhala
  • Course fee - Rs. 120,000/-
    This payment has to be made in full at the time of registration.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY