PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Academic Year 2018/19
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Programme Title |
PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Diploma |
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Programme Code |
SWK-PD-CBT |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100993 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Part Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
2 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
120 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Social Sciences, Education and Social Work |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
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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 |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations N/A |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
Demonstrate improved intellectual and practical skills for the continuing professional development of health and social care professionals in evidence based psychological therapies.
Demonstrate an understanding and ability to practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for clients with emotional and mental disorders particularly depression and anxiety disorders.
Prepare for the world in and beyond higher education, in employment and the wider community – particularly in promoting the improvement of standards of service and care received by the consumers of personal, social, and health services.
Advance their academic knowledge, through the fostering of staff development, professional competence, academic achievement and promotion of research minded clinical practice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically evaluate empirical research and evidence–based strategies |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Essays and case studies |
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Assess contrasting ideas, explanations and theories to conceptualise maintaining factors in a mental ill health. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops Methods of Assessment Essays and case studies |
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Demonstrate the ability to plan and implement sophisticated treatment models for specific disorders |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Recorded practical assignments |
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Develop competence in using problem-focused, and problem-solving techniques and methods |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Small group supervision Methods of Assessment Recorded practical assignments |
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Demonstrate an ability to synthesise and discuss academic literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops, independent research using library, and other web based materials Methods of Assessment Essays |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate a high level of competence in conducting assessments of clients using a CBT framework |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops Methods of Assessment Case studies |
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Elicit key cognitions and apply relevant behavioural and verbal re-attribution techniques. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Methods of Assessment Recordings of clinical sessions |
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Systematically measure outcomes in treatment and synthesize evidence |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Guided study and reading Methods of Assessment Case studies |
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Use case supervision and reflection to critically evaluate practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Supervision groups Methods of Assessment Cases studies |
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Advance continued personal learning through, inter alia, use of library based research and other networks |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Independent research using library and other web based materials Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Use information technology to access and analyse information from a wide range of sources including government papers, academic journals and electronic databases. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Guided study and reading Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Work with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures and develop skills to reflect on clinical practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Portfolios |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of the theoretical base, principles and values of CBT as applied to mental disorders |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures and workshops Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Evaluate the research evidence of the efficacy of CBT with clients specific with mental health disorders |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops Methods of Assessment Case presentations |
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Identify the key change elements of CBT in relation to clients with mental disorders. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Role-plays Methods of Assessment Case studies |
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Incorporate socratic methods in relation to clinical practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Audio and video material Methods of Assessment Recorded clinical sessions |
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Use a specialist CBT perspective to understand and address crisis, hopelessness and suicidality |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Case presentations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply cognitive theories to clients’ clinical problems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Construct cognitive behavioural formulations for clients with specific disorders |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops Methods of Assessment Supervision |
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Apply cognitive behavioural clinical skills to therapeutic work with clients with specific disorders |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops Methods of Assessment Supervision |
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Systematically measure psychological treatment outcomes by the use of quantitative and qualitative measures |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures Methods of Assessment Essays |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability | Duration |
Pre-requisite |
Assessment | |||||
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S1 |
S2 |
Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
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Core Concepts and Skills of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy |
SWK8087 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety Disorders |
SWK8088 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Other Specific and Complex Disorders |
SWK8090 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Application of Cognitive Therapy Models and Skills for Depression and Anxiety |
SWK8089 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Notes
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