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University of Surrey: Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FHMS - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
**Why choose this course**
-Be introduced to the assessment and treatment of patients with mild to moderate common mental health difficulties and acquire the skills to add value and make a real difference to patients' lives using evidence-based talking therapies
-Spend part of your training in clinical employment to practise your skills in healthcare settings under the supervision of qualified practitioners
-Study a syllabus designed to meet the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) programme accreditation standards for the education of psychological wellbeing practitioners, and underpinned by the following core NHS values:
*Commitment to quality of care
*Compassion
*Everyone counts
*Improving people’s lives
*Respect and dignity for all
*Working together for patients
-Get the academic requirements needed to register with the BPS or BABCP as a psychological wellbeing practitioner
-Embark on a career change using your existing experience working in a healthcare setting.
**What you will study**
You’ll learn how to effectively assess and treat patients presenting with common mental health difficulties using a range of low intensity cognitive behavioural-based interventions. You’ll develop your competencies as a reflective practitioner who’s able to critically engage with literature.
You’ll gain an appreciation of diversity, inclusion and multi-culturalism to support you to effectively work in an inclusive value driven service. We’ll prepare you for clinical settings by introducing you to the personal impact of working with clients in distress and the associated ethical concerns.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | While many PWPs are psychology graduates this is not a necessity. Applications are welcomed from people with experience working in mental health or similar services who may not have been in education recently. Services will also have individual person specifications you are required to meet. For further details please visit the NHS careers website. Postgraduate route Other entry requirements: Each student that is employed by the NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4 (2) (Exemptions) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular HC (88)9 guidelines regarding police checks and child protection. International entry requirements English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
Our PGCert Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing course will introduce you to how clients with common mental health problems are engaged with and assessed in a clinical setting. We’ll give you the skills to add value and make a real difference to patients' lives using evidence-based talking therapies.
Our teaching has been designed to match the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) National Curriculum for the Education of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, and our clinical placements will give you hands-on experience, to put theory into practice. These are underpinned by the following core NHS values:
- Commitment to quality of care
- Compassion
- Everyone counts
- Improving people’s lives
- Respect and dignity for all
- Working together for patients
On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the academic requirements needed to practice as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with the BPS.
**What you will study**
You’ll learn how to effectively treat patients presenting with common mental health difficulties using a range of low intensity cognitive behavioural-based interventions. You’ll develop your competencies as a reflective practitioner who’s able to critically engage with literature.
You’ll gain an appreciation for diversity, inclusion and multi-culturalism, to effectively operate in an inclusive value driven service, that promotes recovery, and recognises and respects diversity. We’ll prepare you for clinical settings by introducing you to the personal impact of working with clients in distress and the associated ethnical concerns.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | While many PWPs are psychology graduates this is not a necessity. Applications are welcomed from people with experience working in mental health or similar services who may not have been in education recently. Services will also have individual person specifications you are required to meet. For further details please visit the NHS careers website. Postgraduate route Other entry requirements: Each student that is employed by the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4 (2) (Exemptions) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular HC (88)9 guidelines regarding police checks and child protection. Undergraduate route All applicants should have experience working with people with mental health problems and have a desire to empower people to manage their difficulties. You will have good organisation skills to manage the high volume caseload. Additionally you will be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing to patients, carers and other professionals. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
Our PGCert Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing course will introduce you to how clients with common mental health problems are engaged with and assessed in a clinical setting. We’ll give you the skills to add value and make a real difference to patients' lives using evidence-based talking therapies.
Our teaching has been designed to match the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) National Curriculum for the Education of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, and our clinical placements will give you hands-on experience, to put theory into practice. These are underpinned by the following core NHS values:
- Commitment to quality of care
- Compassion
- Everyone counts
- Improving people’s lives
- Respect and dignity for all
- Working together for patients
On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the academic requirements needed to practice as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with the BPS.
**What you will study**
You’ll learn how to effectively treat patients presenting with common mental health difficulties using a range of low intensity cognitive behavioural-based interventions. You’ll develop your competencies as a reflective practitioner who’s able to critically engage with literature.
You’ll gain an appreciation for diversity, inclusion and multi-culturalism, to effectively operate in an inclusive value driven service, that promotes recovery, and recognises and respects diversity. We’ll prepare you for clinical settings by introducing you to the personal impact of working with clients in distress and the associated ethnical concerns.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | While many PWPs are psychology graduates this is not a necessity. Applications are welcomed from people with experience working in mental health or similar services who may not have been in education recently. Services will also have individual person specifications you are required to meet. For further details please visit the NHS careers website. Postgraduate route Other entry requirements: Each student that is employed by the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4 (2) (Exemptions) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular HC (88)9 guidelines regarding police checks and child protection. Undergraduate route All applicants should have experience working with people with mental health problems and have a desire to empower people to manage their difficulties. You will have good organisation skills to manage the high volume caseload. Additionally you will be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing to patients, carers and other professionals. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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