PG Certificate Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity)

University of Essex

Postgraduate

In Colchester

£ 4,200 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    9 Months

About the course
Recognition of the personal and social cost of unmet mental health need within primary care has led to a government-supported initiative to broaden access to psychological therapies, introducing the cutting-edge role of psychological wellbeing practitioners

This brings evidence-based cognitive behavioural treatments to all people who experience mild to moderate depression or anxiety


You can study Psychological Wellbeing Practice (PWP) with us at one of two levels

Our Graduate Certificate is relevant for those without an undergraduate degree, and our Postgraduate Certificate is relevant for those who already have an undergraduate degree


Our certificates in PWP enable you to work with people who experience common mental health problems

You will learn to use a range of protocols derived from the best evidence based practice methodologies available

The protocols are drawn from cognitive behavioural theory and utilise self-help processes to empower patients to take control of their own wellbeing needs


You will learn the coaching and facilitation skills necessary to support this kind of self-help process and receive a full grounding in the theory underpinning these approaches

You will also learn about the service structure underpinning the IAPT initiative which you will be working in during your training


The University of Essex has a robust academic tradition and achieves regular high levels of student satisfaction

We continue to work with students, service users and practice partners to continue to improve this established track record

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
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Course programme

Example structure
As a Graduate Certificate this programme runs over a 9 month period and consists of 4 modules at 15 credits awarding a Graduate Certificate upon successful completion.
These carefully selected modules will give you the chance to explore, question, and create powerful ideas. Picked to give you an extensive and in-depth education, they’ll equip you with the specialist knowledge, vital transferrable skills, and the confidence to make a genuine difference to the world around you.
We’re reactive, we’re pioneering, we never stand still, so modules might change from year to year in response to new developments and innovation. Those listed below show how a typical course might look, but more detail on course structure, including details of all optional modules, is available on our Programme Specification.
Year 1
Engagement and Assessment of Patients with Common Mental Health Problems
Evidence-based low-intensity treatment for common mental health disorders
Values, Employment and Context
Engagement and Assessment of Patients with Common Mental Health Problems
Evidence-Based Low-Intensity Treatment for Common Mental Health Disorders
Teaching
We have a range of video and virtual learning materials to support your learning with us
Moodle offers a virtual platform to support your learning both in University and whilst on placement
Extensive experiential exercises and direct feedback from our teaching team make up two-thirds of the attendance work during the learning process
You will have 1 day a week on campus and 1 day a week completing set university tasks in your practice environment, with the remaining 3 days spent working in practice
Assessment
Each module is assessed through an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), a reflection on practice OSCE, and a written examination
Your employing supervisor will work with you to ensure you are meeting practice outcomes associated with the course, and they will assess your progress on a regular basis
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Additional information

Professional accreditation Our course is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and it meets the national curriculum guidelines allowing you on successful graduation to establish yourself as a psychological wellbeing practitioner who could work in any service It will also allow you to apply for accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Our expert staff A unique feature of our school is the strong relationship with our practice partners Presently over half of our teaching team also work as senior psychological wellbeing practitioners in local services and all of our taught sessions include the input of at least one of our practitioner lecturers This strong integration of learning, theory and practice allows genuine personal development and skills acquisition to be grounded in the practice arena Specialist facilities As part of the University, you have access to our state-of-the-art library and the very latest equipment and IT facilities to assist you with the effective learning and acquisition of new skills As a School, we have purpose built facilities where you can meet to discuss your progress and ongoing work Our staff offer approachable support at all levels Our university student support network can also offer you help with personal and study issues during your time with us You also have access to an excellent theatre and sports and social club experiences at Essex Your future Following training, it is usual for your employing organisation to continue your employment at Band 5 This acknowledges your qualified status To this point all successful trainees have achieved employment within their training organisation PWPs may also go on to achieve senior PWP status and role after a number of years You may also choose to extend your role into one of the new developing areas in IAPT; opportunities also exist for a small number of PWPs to become more...

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