LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
LOW INTENSITY COGNITIVE
BEHAVIOURAL
INTERVENTIONS PG Cert /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/pls
Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural
Interventions PG Cert /
This certificate provides the formal training required
as part of a student's employment within an
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies
(IAPT) service. Students on this programme will
secure a placement working as a trainee
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)
delivering low intensity cognitive behavioural
interventions
Degree summary Trainees on this programme will gain the knowledge necessary for
providing low intensity interventions for clients with mild to moderate
depression and anxiety in their primary healthcare work setting, together
with the clinical skills essential to assess and engage clients, and to
deliver interventions within a guided self-help model.
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The UCL programme is run and taught by experienced practitioners
in the field, and therefore a balance is achieved between the teaching
of the theoretical knowledge needed and the practical skills
necessary in training as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
(PWP).
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Students will receive employment and practical experience in an
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service alongside this
formal training needed in order to become a qualified Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioner.
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures,
workshops, skills practice, clinical seminar skills groups, directed reading
and e-learning. Assessments are through a combination of written and
oral assignments. Written assignments include an examination, a case
report and reflective accounts. Oral assignments are role-play client
sessions and supervision sessions.
Degree structure Mode: Part-time: 7-9 months
Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits. The programme
consists of three core modules (20 credits each) which are based on the
Richards and Whyte (2011) Reach Out National Curriculum for Low
Intensity Interventions.
CORE MODULES
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Recognition: Engagement and Assessment of Patients with Common Mental Health
Problems
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Recovery: Evidence-based Low-Intensity Treatment with Common Mental Health
Disorders
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Respect and Reflection: Diversity and Context in Low Intensity Working
OPTIONS
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There are no optional modules for this programme.
DISSERTATION/REPORT
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Not Applicable.
Your career The Postgraduate Certificate is the formal training required as part of the
student's employment as an IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
Trainee PWPs are appointed at band 4 and upon successful completion
of the programme will move to being qualified PWPs. It is anticipated that
trainees will stay in these positions after completing the programme,
working as a qualified PWP in an IAPT service.
For further details, please visit the NHS Careers website:
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/psychological-therapies.shtml.
Options for career development include progression to become a more
senior PWP worker, or to pursue a career in related fields such as IAPT
high intensity therapy, teaching, social work and clinical psychology.
Entry requirements Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK
university or a qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant practical
or work experience will be taken into account.
English language proficiency level
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: See fees note below. (PT)
Fees note: Fee available on request from the department.
Places on this programme are funded by NHS Education
Commissioning.
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Good.
APPLICATION DATE
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
All applicants: 23 May 2016
Your application Entry to this programme is through employment with an IAPT site.
Positions are co-ordinated centrally and advertised via UCL Admissions.
Recruitment is organised in tranches with the application process open
for a limited period only each year. Please read the IAPTS Recruitment
Pack.
When we assess your application we would like to learn how your
knowledge, experience, and skills fit with the person specification for this
position. Applications to this position are extremely competitive and
therefore they should be well-written and tailored to this position.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 25, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/pals) for latest information
CONTACT
Programme Administrator
Email:
pwprecruitment@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7679 5966