Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing Grad Cert – 2020 entry

Module 1 provides trainees with the skills and knowledge that they need to undertake a range of patient-centred assessments, in different formats and settings, so that they are able to identify the main areas of concern to the patient. Importantly, the module aims to develop trainee PWP’s capacity to effectively engage patients and establish an appropriate relationship whilst gathering information in a collaborative manner. Finally, the module aims to provide trainee PWP’s with sufficient knowledge of mental health disorders and evidence-based therapeutic options so that they are able to enable their patient to make informed treatment choices.

Module 2 focuses on the knowledge and skills required to provide therapeutic support and management to individuals who are experiencing common mental health difficulties as well as their families, friends and carers. This module aims to achieve this by developing trainees competencies in the delivery of low intensity cognitive behavioural interventions. This includes, but is not limited to, behavioural activation, exposure, cognitive restructuring, panic management, problem-solving, CBT-informed worry and sleep management. Given that the overall delivery of these interventions is informed by behaviour change models and strategies, the module aims to equip trainee PWP’s with an understanding of, and an ability to apply, the COM-B model to promote psychological wellbeing.

Module 3 aims to develop trainee PWP’s understandings of the concepts of diversity, inclusion and multi-culturalism in relation to the diverse communities served by the service within which the worker is operating.

Students will normally hold a previously accumulated credit volume of 120 FHEQ Level 5 credits and 120 FHEQ Level 4 credits. Students should be working/ have recent experience in a relevant healthcare setting. If candidates do not have this, they might be able to apply for recognition of prior experience and learning if they have a minimum of three passes at GCE A Level (not including General Studies or Critical Thinking) or an equivalent qualification.

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) against the requirements for qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.