Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia training helps your team care for people living with schizophrenia. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
About the course
Care for people living with schizophrenia
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand what schizophrenia and psychosis are, and the difference between positive, negative and cognitive symptoms
- Know the causes, risk factors and triggers associated with schizophrenia
- Understand how schizophrenia is diagnosed, described under ICD-11 and related overlapping conditions
- Know the legal framework covering mental capacity, detention and treatment, and wider duties
- Understand the range of treatment, therapy and community support options available
- Recognise their own role and responsibilities in supporting someone with schizophrenia
- Be able to identify and challenge common misconceptions about schizophrenia
- Know how to spot and report changes or signs of relapse promptly
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis
- What is schizophrenia?
- Understanding psychosis
Causes, Risk Factors and Triggers
- What contributes to schizophrenia?
- What can cause psychosis?
- Triggers
- Who is affected?
Diagnosis and Related Conditions
- How schizophrenia is diagnosed
- How schizophrenia is described
- Related and overlapping conditions
The Legal Framework
- Mental capacity
- Detention and treatment for mental disorder
- Wider duties
Care, Treatment and Support
- Person-centred care planning
- Community and early support
- Responding to an acute episode
- Medication and therapy
Roles, Responsibilities and Working Together
- Everyone has a part to play
- Spotting and reporting change
- Working with others
Common Misconceptions
- Split personality myth
- Recovery and outcomes
- Violence and risk
- Independence and supervision
- Physical health
Key Messages
- Six key takeaways for practice
- Reflection
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These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Schizophrenia course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Schizophrenia training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mental health training range. Also explore behaviour management training and neurological training.