University Specialisation Course in PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Only available in Spanish

The University Specialisation Course in Psychopharmacology provides advanced knowledge on the neurobiological and neurochemical mechanisms of psychoactive substances and their application in the treatment of psychopathological disorders, integrating the latest scientific advances in Neuroscience. It addresses the cultural and social impact of the use and abuse of psychotropic drugs, as well as related policies and regulations. It is designed to comprehensively train Psychology students and Psychologists, enabling them to suggest treatments and understand the side effects of drugs, providing deep knowledge to improve their clinical practice and collaborate with other health professionals. This is a 300-hour, 100% ONLINE course, equivalent to 12 ECTS, offering essential and necessary clinical knowledge for professional clinical practice.

This university degree is accredited by the European University Miguel de Cervantes in collaboration with PROMERITS.

General Information

Among the specific objectives of this University Specialisation Course in Psychopharmacology are:

Understanding psychoactive substances to treat various psychopathological disorders.
Understanding the side effects and collateral effects of these substances on the behaviour of pathological and non-pathological individuals.
Understanding the mechanisms of action of these psychoactive substances.
Recognising the importance of knowledge about psychotropic drugs, their mechanisms of action, and side effects for professional practice in any area of Psychology.

Academic Programme

The academic programme of the University Specialisation Course in Psychopharmacology is structured into nine modules covering from basic principles to specific applications in various disorders.

The course begins with the fundamentals of Psychopharmacology, followed by a detailed study of neurochemical systems and neurotransmission. Alterations in these systems, their functional effects, and their relationship with psychopathology will be addressed. Subsequently, psychoactive substances with therapeutic properties and their use in the treatment of psychotic disorders and schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and addiction and impulsive-compulsive disorders will be explored.

Students will have access to a University Specialisation Course taught by professionals of recognised prestige in the field of Psychology with extensive experience in online training. This programme is aimed at professionals in Psychology and health, Psychiatry, as well as anyone currently studying for a degree in Psychology. This comprehensive approach provides students with in-depth and applied knowledge of psychopharmacology in both clinical and research contexts.

By taking this University Specialisation Course, you will obtain:

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Objectives of this University Course in Psychopharmacology

Understanding psychoactive substances to treat various psychopathological disorders.

Understanding the side effects and collateral effects of these substances on the behaviour of pathological and non-pathological individuals.

Understanding the mechanisms of action of these psychoactive substances.

Being able to suggest the prescription or withdrawal of certain psychotropic drugs to achieve a more effective therapeutic effect in patients.

Improving diagnostic and intervention capacity with clients or patients, according to the psychotherapeutic approach of the psychologist.

Recognising the importance of knowledge about psychotropic drugs, their mechanisms of action, and side effects for professional practice in any area of Psychology.

Methodology Applied to this University Course

The evaluation process and methodology applied to this University Specialisation Course in Phsychopharmacology are 100% ONLINE.

Students will have access to the UEMC (European University Miguel de Cervantes) Virtual Campus, where they will find:

Audiovisual study materials and articles.
Live videoconferences «Master Class» for each of the modules. Students can access them via Streaming or later as they will be recorded.
Participation and consultation forums.
Evaluation activities.

Each module will open on the dates specified in the schedule, and students are recommended to complete activities and participate in forums as per the scheduled times (three weeks per module), although this is not mandatory and activities will always be available until the end of the course.

Online Multidevice

Videoconference Classes

Flexibility

12 ECTS

Personalised Follow-up

Degree

Access to this University Course in Psychopharmacology is guaranteed to all those interested in acquiring basic knowledge about grief processes and their practical application.
Upon completion of the Degree, a Certificate and/or Diploma accredited by the European University Miguel de Cervantes as a 12 ECTS degree can be requested, along with another Certificate accredited by Promerits.

Faculty/Teachers of the University Course

At PROMERITS, we have excellent faculty members. All of them are professors, doctors (PhD), and/or senior executives in some of the main Spanish and multinational companies in the sector, with extensive professional and teaching experience.

Below is the Teacher for this University Specialisation Course in Psychopharmacology:

Carlos Valiente Barroso

Teaching Experience

PhD in Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid – Doctorate in Neuroscience cum laude (2011).
Master in Molecular Biology and Biomedicine from the University of Cantabria (2009).
International Master in Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2008).
Master in Cognitive Neuropsychology from the Complutense University of Madrid (2006).
Specialist in Psychosomatic Medicine and Health Psychology from the University of Alcalá de Henares (2006).
Degree in Clinical Psychology from UNED (2004).
Accredited as Assistant Professor Doctor (2016) by ANECA.
Lecturer in Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes at the Complutense University of Madrid-Centro Universitario Villanueva.
Teaching in the Psychology Degree (Subjects: Psychology of Memory and Human Learning; Differential Psychology; Personality Psychology; Final Degree Project), in the Master’s in Psychopedagogy (Subjects: Personality and School Coexistence; Neuroeducation and Learning; New Technologies applied to Psychopedagogical Research and Intervention; Final Master’s Project), and in the Master’s in General Health Psychology (Subjects: Personality Disorders and Final Master’s Project).

ONLINE Teaching Experience

Online teaching experience for 5 years at the International University of La Rioja, in Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. Specifically, teaching in the Psychology Degree (Subjects: Psychotherapeutic Schools: Models, Intervention Techniques and Treatments II; Professional Ethics and Deontology), in the Master’s in Teacher Training (Subjects: Conflict Resolution; Teacher Training; Parent Training and Family Guidance; Society, Family and Education), and in the Master’s in Management and Administration of Educational Centres. Additionally, designed materials for various subjects, including multimedia material.

Professional Experience

Director of the Interdisciplinary Clinical and Research Institute in Neurosciences (ICIIN), covering clinical activity across all age ranges and a wide spectrum of methodologies such as neuropsychology, cognitive stimulation, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and other psychological therapies.
Psychologist at Promiva Foundation and Virgen de Lourdes School (Majadahonda, Madrid), performing diagnostic and intervention tasks in intellectual disability.

Research Experience

Author of numerous articles in specialised impact journals and book chapters, as well as author of monographic works and coordinator of collective works. He has participated in numerous national and international congresses, presenting his own research (from communications to invited plenary lectures), and has coordinated thematic sessions and invited symposia, served on organising committees, and as a member and president of scientific committees.
Dedicated to research in various lines, including: neuropsychology of the prefrontal cortex and executive functions; neuroscience and meditation; clinical benefits of spirituality and biopsychosocialspiritual model; educational research and innovation; intellectual disability; virtual reality and neuropsychology.
Coordinator of interdisciplinary research at Promiva Foundation-Virgen de Lourdes School and National Coordinator of Research Projects for the Rural Women’s Federation (FEMUR).

Member of various scientific societies such as the Clinical Neuropsychology Consortium (CNC), Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), Castilian and Leonese Neuropsychology Association (ACyLN), Spanish Association of Bioethics and Medical Ethics (AEBI), among others.

Scholarchips

For participation in the University Specialisation Course in Psychopharmacology, students can benefit from our PROMERITS scholarship system and special offers, tailored to the needs of each of our students.

All those interested in the Health and Psychology area can combine our courses and programmes and use the ECTS obtained for possible validation processes.

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