Accredited Level 3 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT
Course
In Oxford
Description
-
Type
Course
-
Location
Oxford
-
Class hours
1200h
-
Duration
1 Year
-
Start date
Different dates available
This diploma is designed to explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You will review and explore a wide range of emotional and physical health conditions in adults, young people and children. CBT focuses on how we think about a situation and how this affects the way we act. In turn, our actions can affect how we think and feel.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
All students must per 16 years of age and above. These require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order to for students to manage study and the assumed knowledge within course content.
Reviews
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 15 years
Subjects
- Behavioural Therapy
- Basic IT
- IT for adults
- English
- Quality
- Grammar
- Accredited
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Depression
- Quality Training
- Skills and Training
Teachers and trainers (1)
Teaching Staff
Tutor
Course programme
INTRODUCTION
This diploma is designed to explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You will review and explore a wide range of emotional and physical health conditions in adults, young people and children. CBT focuses on how we think about a situation and how this affects the way we act. In turn, our actions can affect how we think and feel.
Learning Objectives
- Students will have an opportunity to learn CBT approach and skills
- To review the client assessments
- Look at different depression and anxiety
- A review of how to use different aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
This course consists of Ten Units and is a qualification awarded by Oxford Learning College, in its own right; with the quality assurance of a leading awarding body (CIE/ABC) that hallmarks this professional qualification.
Assessment Objectives (AO)
AO: 1
Students must select and demonstrate clearly relevant knowledge and understanding through the use of evidence, examples and correct language and terminology appropriate to the course of study. This assessment, involves two written assignments: one halfway through the course and following the final unit. Both are assessed and graded by the assigned tutor, according to college procedures.
AO: 2
Students must critically evaluate and justify a point of view through the use of evidence and reasoned argument. Students can include evidence in different formats to support their written work such as documentation or images to support their course.
Quality of Written Communication (QWC)
In addition, OLC require students’ to produce written material in English, candidates must: ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPG) are accurate so that meaning is clear; select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to studying a complex subject matter; organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate and Harvard referencing of citation and sources. In this Specification, SPG will be assessed in all tutor marked assignments (TMAs)
To ensure that we maintain quality standards; all our students written assignments are subject to our plagiarism policy and procedure.
COURSE CONTENT
The whole level three diploma has TEN (10) specific units of study, which are sub-divided into topic areas these are:
Unit 1: Introduction to the CBT approach
In this unit you will learn about the background and historical information relevant to CBT, tracking its emergence and development over time. It examines how CBT is contextualised in the mental health and other therapeutic professional environments.
Unit 2: CBT skills
Within this unit you will examine core and specialist skills needed to deliver CBT effectively. Students will gain understanding of essential skills and their application. The module also addresses the different phases of exploration of clients’ problems.
Unit 3: Assessment
Through this unit you will review how students are shown essential concepts within case formulation, standardisation criteria, and elements of aims and goals. The evaluation of assessment outcomes is also examined in depth.
Unit 4: Depression and CBT
Here you will discover treatment of depression. It refers to the central nervous system, and describes the different types of depression that exist.
Unit 5: Psychological problems and CBT
In this unit you will learn conventional treatment options are also discussed. Case studies and related specific CBT programmes demonstrate appropriate skills for use with these individuals.
Unit 6: Anxiety problems and CBT
You will explore the presentation of anxiety states, focusing on biological, physical and environmental causes and associated symptoms and behaviours that may accompany these states.
Unit 7: Personality disorders and CBT
This unit is reviewing personality disorders, and focuses on associated maladaptive behaviours and how these are created and maintained. Students gain understanding of how CBT can bring positive changes.
Unit 8: Strange thoughts and beliefs and CBT
How you review explore these changes through discussion of case studies and approaches within the CBT setting. Students gain insight into the construction of thoughts and how information is processed. Skinner’s model – relating to irrational thoughts – is outlined.
Unit 9: Anger management and CBT
This will help you to gain an understanding of how learning about different types of anger, and how past experiences can influence and maintain the anger cycle. Within anger management, violent behaviour is included.
Unit 10: Unusual settings
In this final unit is reviewing the background of forensic CBT, and settings such as the criminal justice environment, the National Health Service (NHS), community therapy and other more unusual settings for CBT.
ASSESSMENT
The coursework is assessed through continuous assessment with no formal exit examinations. Through assessment you will cover certain criteria such as:
- Theoretical Knowledge/ Understanding
- Practical Implications
- Integration of Theory and Practice.
The course has TWO Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA); which are graded: Pass or Fail. The grading procedure if Pass or Fail. Your grade will depend upon if the criteria set ha been met and the decision of your tutor. If you Fail an assessment you have the opportunity to amend where your tutor has highlighted and resubmit.
Study Hours (Per Unit)
Approximately: 20 hours personal study time per unit, which is supported by the ODL
Accredited Level 3 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT