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Eye Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy - EMDR

LEVEL OF STUDY - 7 - postgraduate level

Also available as a short course at degree level (level 3/6).

(NB: delivery in 24/25 subject to accredited trainer availability)

Northern Ireland (NI) has one of the highest recorded levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the world and is the global capital of PTSD. EMDR is a gold standard treatment for PTSD and is endorsed by NICE and WHO. The evidence base for EMDR Therapy to be helpful in other mental health conditions is well established and continues to grow.

Duration1 year
DeliveryBlended
Start date21 Oct 2024

A postgraduate certificate normally comprises 3 modules, which you can complete in one year as a part time course of study. On successful completion you will be awarded 60 CATs points at Level 7.

Fee

Self-funding / Fee Paying£2,434

Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change.
See details on how to pay your fees here.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a second class honours degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent relevant professional qualification in line with the eligibility criteria for EMDR training in the Ireland and UK (approved EMDR All Ireland Board). The participant will need to have access to people presenting with the PTSD and later complex PTSD. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.

The Programme

  • Course Content

    This Postgraduate Certificate consists of two blocks of study, the first relating to single incident trauma and the second which is useful for more complex trauma. Both blocks of study must be undertaken and attendance on all days is compulsory.

    Participants will need to have access to people presenting with the PTSD and later complex PTSD. The course will allow those students completing this PG Cert to apply to join EMDR All Ireland and if they wish to do so then move to Accredited status and on to Consultant status. Initial EMDR supervision for 20 hours will be provided for all participants completing the course.

    This short course consists of two blocks of study, the first is four days which is the Level 1 which is useful for single incident trauma and another four days which is Level 2, which is useful for more complex trauma. Level 1 and 2 both must be undertaken and attendance on all days is compulsory.

    • HSN7079 Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR 1)
    • HSN7080 Enhancing Knowledge and Skills; Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR 2):
    • HSN7093 Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy -Supervision and Development of Professional Practice (EMDR 3)
  • Outcomes

    The course will allow the participant to apply to join EMDR UK and Ireland and if they wish move to Accredited status and then Consultant status. EMDR supervision for 20 hours will be provided for all participants completing the course.  Students can elect to either exit with the award of Postgraduate Certificate in EMDR or carry credits forward into further postgraduate study should they wish to do so. For example, students may wish to complete additional level 7 modules and a dissertation to make up the credits for the award of a Masters Degree in Advanced Professional Practice.

  • Delivery

    First Semester

    Monday - Thursday

    9am-5pm as detailed on Canvas

    Second Semester

    Monday - Thursday

    9am-5pm as detailed on Canvas

  • Selection Criteria

    Applicants must hold at least a degree for entry to Level 7 (postgraduate level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.

    International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

    Students accessing these short courses must work in the relevant clinical area.

    Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.

Teaching staff

Derek McLaughlin - Senior Lecturer

derek.mclaughlin@qub.ac.uk

Derek McLaughlin - Senior Lecturer

derek.mclaughlin@qub.ac.uk


How to apply

Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.  
 
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry. 
 
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk

Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.