The first batch of graduates of Applied Psychological Skills and Competencies in Mental Health will be graduating this week from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). It is the first and only program of its kind in the country and the region that is geared towards acquiring therapeutic skills for the assessment and treatment for both mental health and or substance abuse. It focuses on acquiring competencies in the most advanced and state-of-the-art therapeutic modalities.
This 12 months program was coordinated by United Arab Emirates University in collaboration with The National Rehabilitation Center (NRC) in Abu Dhabi and is primarily a skills based program aimed at workers in the Health, Mental Health and Substance Misuse Treatment Fields. This include; psychologists, social workers, counsellors, psychiatrists, family physicians, nurses, etc. The aim is to enhance their clinical skills and to contribute directly to their work experience resulting in better outcomes.
Among the 15 graduates of the first batch, there are 13 UAE national women mental health professionals (primarily in psychology) who are mostly alumni of UAEU. Dr. Ossama Tawakol Osman, Program Director and Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at CMHS said, "This program is a major contribution to the community and towards continued career development for National Emirati Women. The program faculty are world experts in their field of different types of Psychotherapies."
Professor Mohamed Yousif Baniyas, UAEU Provost & Chief Academic Officer, said "UAEU reinforces its commitment to continuing education and professional development through such program offerings which is in line with the strategic plan of the University to further develop the nation."
About the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) - The National University
Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE's flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.
As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.
UAEU's academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.
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