Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Level 4 Course

If you currently work with those who have mental health issues, or are considering doing so either in the statutory or voluntary sectors, you need to know about and understand Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Nurses, counsellors, prison officers, probation workers, psychotherapists and other mental health workers will find this course absolutely indispensable for acquiring knowledge about the subject, identifying useful skills, and considering therapeutic interventions.

CBT is one of the most commonly administered and used therapies in the mental health sector. It is recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of many mental health conditions, and the Learning outcomes for the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course have been benchmarked at Level 4, using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) and also gains you 30 Accreditation Points towards Membership of the Counselling Society

• Unit one: What is CBT?
  Unit two: Automatic thoughts
  Unit three: What can a client expect in CBT treatment?
  Unit four: The importance and significance of CBT in dreams
  Unit five: Schema therapy
  Unit six: Socratic questioning
  Unit seven: The use of medication

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There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. This course is open to students of all ages and backgrounds. Enrolments can be taken at anytime of the year unlike the traditional local college who tend only to enrol in September. Home Learning offers true flexibility. Enrol today and be studying within 7 days!

Level 4 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Award

At the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding organistation by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the office of qualifications and examination regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government and the council for Curriculum, examinations and assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. This course has been accredted under the NCFE IIQ licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at level 4 (Using Ofquals qualificaiton and credit framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty and level of acheivement involved. This course is provided in partnership with My distance Learning College an approved NCFE Investing in quality centre (IIQ) to give formal recognition to our courses.

The course has been designed to specifically meet the needs of learners who prefer to study at home or as a pathway course. NCFE accreditation gives assurance that the content is of a high standard and meets the rigorous requirements of a national awarding body. NCFE accreditation also gives formal recognition to our courses which result in the "award" of a certificate of achievement.

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All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Students are welcome to complete this course as quickly as they want to.

On average this course is completed in 100 hours 5/6 months).  Extensions can be arranged if students do not complete within the year and charges will apply. We would ask you to contact our office on 0800 0131030 for latest extension fees if required.

We recommend that students complete 2-3 hours per week as a minimum to get the most from this course. Remember to work out a study plan / timetable before you start and try and stick to it.

Students of this course will be awarded 30 points towards accreditation with the National Counselling Society. Membership of NCS requires 75 points, so this course fulfils almost half of that requirement. Full accreditation requires 150 points, so completion of the course gets you well on the way, and is a real stepping stone on your career path.

As a student the cost is £20 per year, and we send you the application form when you order your course.

Students would normally receive access to their course materials via email within two working days of enrolment

All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email. We also have a team of dedicated advisors to help and advise with any course related queries. The tutors role is to help and support students for the entire duration of their studies. Please remember our tutors are here to help. Never be embarrassed to ask for help.

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. This course consists of seven lessons overall. Students will be required to submit assignments after each lesson via email or post proving their understanding of the subject covered. These assignments normally take between 1-2 hours to complete. A grade and report will be issued on your progress with any suggestions for improvement if necessary.

If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0121 288 0181 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can. Alternatively complete the information request form below and one of our friendly advisors will contact you.

Course Fee: Starting at: £299.00