Forensic Psychology
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16 others bought this course in the last 24 hours! The Forensic Psychology course is designed to provide learners with the key skills and knowledge required to work in this field, covering forensic psychology theory, research and practice. It explores the role of the forensic psychologist, crime scene investigations and criminal profiling. Forensic psychology is a combination of psychology theory …
16 others bought this course in the last 24 hours!
The Forensic Psychology course is designed to provide learners with the key skills and knowledge required to work in this field, covering forensic psychology theory, research and practice. It explores the role of the forensic psychologist, crime scene investigations and criminal profiling.
Forensic psychology is a combination of psychology theory and criminal investigation, which involves the study of criminal behaviour. Forensic psychologists must have an excellent understanding of criminology and the Criminal Justice System, with strong research skills.
In this course, you will deepen your knowledge of the role of the forensic psychologist, as well as gain the fundamental skills to kickstart your career. You will learn about the common traits of offenders, how eyewitness testimonies work, how to conduct psychological research, and much more. Learn from the experts and get certified online in just 20/30 hours.
Please note that this course does not entitle you to join the HCPC register or recognised as forensic psychologist. Through this course you will come across all the basic guidelines of forensic psychology to boost and shine your knowledge in this particular field of Forensic Psychology and it will add your CPD points.
- Accredited by CPD
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Developed by qualified professionals
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
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Who should take the course
This Forensic Psychology training course is ideal for anyone looking to work in this field, in roles such as:
- Forensic Psychologist
- Crime Analyst
- Criminologist
- Crime Scene Investigator
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a forensic psychologist
- Understand the different theories of offending and personal attributes of offenders
- Show excellent understanding of the different approaches to offender profiling
- Understand how eye witness testimonies work and how accurate they are
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the Criminal Justice System in the UK
- Identify the social and psychological factors that play a role in criminal behaviour
- Fast track their career to work in prisons, mental health services and youth crime prevention centres
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Course Curriculum
In module one, we will learn about the course tutor and their professional background in this field. It also covers the history and development of forensic psychology in detail.
In module two, we will explore various ways of researching in the field of forensic psychology, including the critical evaluation of psychological research, research design and methodology.
In module three, we will explore the theories of criminal behaviour, including sexual offending, violent offending and fire-setting behaviour.
In module four, we will take an in-depth look at the personal characteristics of criminals, learning about their common traits, as well as the different types of offenders.
In module five, we will learn how forensic psychology can be applied in police investigations, and how to support these investigations through criminal profiling.
In module six, we will explore courtroom psychology, taking a look at eye witness and expert witness testimonies. It also covers the problems with eye witness testimonies in terms of reliability.
In module seven, we will explore how interventions work to reduce reoffending, as well as the key components of incident and forensic management.
Original price was: $125.$40Current price is: $40. ex VAT
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01 Year of full Course access -
Level 3
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Endorsed Certificate of Compleiton
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2 Quizzes -
3 hours of total Unit + Quiz duration
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