Postgraduate Programme Specification
PgCert Cognitive Behavioural Practice
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | PgCert Cognitive Behavioural Practice | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | SWK-PC-CBP | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100993 - Cognitive psychology - 100 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Part Time - 1 Academic Year |
Total Credits for Programme | 60 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Social Sciences, Education and Social Work |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 16-09-14 |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
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Programme Specific Regulations N/A |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) Yes |
Educational Aims Of Programme
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
practice within levels 1 and 2 of a stepped care model (low-intensity psychological interventions in mental health, primary care or social care settings.
demonstrate increased mental health awareness, an understanding of CBT theory and methods and low intensity interventions for professionals working in health and social care programmes.
demonstrate knowledge, abilities and skills to promote the improvement of standards of service and care received by the consumers of personal, social, and health services.
demonstrate developed intellectual and practice skills, through the fostering of professional competence, academic achievement and continuous professional development
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Assess contrasting ideas, explanations and policies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Essays, |
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Demonstrate knowledge of and competence in basic, problem-specific models and techniques |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Practice assessment methods |
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Critically discuss and evaluate data and texts |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Essays, |
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Abstract and synthesize information. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies IT based learning Methods of Assessment Case projects |
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Develop reasoned argument and evidence-based strategies and plans. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Recognise moral and ethical issues, such as confidentiality and consent, in information collection, retrieval, analysis and discussion |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Essays |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Undertake decision making and decision taking. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Research inquiry Methods of Assessment Practice assessment methods |
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Exercise independent judgment, autonomy and personal responsibility in addressing potential complex situations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Role plays Methods of Assessment Direct observations |
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Evaluate performance through independent thought and self-reflection |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Case projects |
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Interact through team work and group discussions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Case presentations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of concepts of mental health and mental illness. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lecturing Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Demonstrate a systematic understanding of own practice and a critical awareness of current issues and challenges such as professional ethics, the principles of diversity, equality and social inclusion. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student led discussion groups Methods of Assessment Critical reflection projects |
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Take responsibility for continuing professional development making use of professional and managerial supervision and other professional support |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Case presentations |
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Develop, implement and evaluate psychological care plans |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Case studies |
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Demonstrate a clear understanding of what is high-intensity psychological treatment and how this differs from low-intensity work |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Essays |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understand how diagnostic category systems, health and social, medical and psychological models relate to and are applied in mental health settings. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Demonstrate in-depth understanding of, and competence in the use of, a range of low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions for common mental health problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Case studies |
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Demonstrate knowledge of and competence in CBT competencies such as behavioural activation, exposure, and CBT-based guided self-help for clients. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops Methods of Assessment Clinical case studies |
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Demonstrate knowledge of and competence in liaison with and signposting to other agencies delivering other advice and services. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Case presentations |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Evidence-Based Low-Intensity Psychological Intervention for Mild to Moderate Mental Health Problems | SWK8093 | 7 | 15 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| An Introduction to CBT Theories and Methods | SWK8094 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Mental Health Awareness, Engagement and Assessment | SWK8092 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Providing Psychological Interventions at Levels 1 and 2 in a Stepped Care Model | SWK8095 | 7 | 15 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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