The course will include the following:
•
Evidence based knowledge and
understanding of the theory and practice of CBT
•
Screening and Assessment
processes and procedures
•
Development of skills in the CBT therapeutic relationship
•
Development of Reflective
Practice
•
Applications of CBT treatment to clients from diverse
backgrounds and a range of common mental health issues
•
Measuring Effectiveness and Outcomes of treatment
•
Ethical and legal issues
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Certificate in
CBT is a 10 day modular programme. It includes the 2 day
Introduction to CBT. If you have already attended this course or
you have sufficient understanding/ prior learning of the
approach you may apply for exclusion of this element of the
course.
Teaching will
include lectures, seminars, skills workshops, individual and
small group coaching and additional home study.
The Centre is a
recognised Centre of the Open College Network (North West) and
the course is accredited by the OCN.
Each Learner, on successful completion of
the course will receive a Certificate in CBT awarded by the
Manchester Centre for CBT and also a Certificate from the Open
Awards (NOCN North West). This course is eligible for National
Open College Network credits (6 credits @ Level 3 – Unit Code
HB7/3/WR/001 Unit Title: Introduction to CBT).
In order to fully benefit from this course students should have:
• Experience of working with people in a helping or supportive
role
• Opportunities to practice CBT skills in their paid or
voluntary work during the course
• A basic knowledge of CBT skills and an understanding of the
nature of and role of empathy, congruence and acceptance in
building sound working relationships with clients
• 2-3 hours per week set aside for private study
All students will receive a Course Handbook on commencement of
the course, along with support material etc.
