Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT & Motivational Interviewing MI for Practice - Waterford

Duration

18 months, full-time.

Entry Requirements

Applicants require a full Level 8 Award, or equivalent, and must meet the Institute’s English Language Requirements, where necessary.

The following minimum entry criteria apply:
- Registered nurse/midwife or professional qualification & experience in health or social care field (including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, medical practitioners, addiction counsellors, drug and alcohol workers and other relevant professionals);

- the student should have prior education on basic knowledge of psychological processes and dynamics, basic psychosocial intervention skills; This evidence should be provided when applying in the form of a transcript of prior learning;

- there must be a work environment that is conducive to achievement of programme learning outcomes (the student must be working a minimum of 12 hours per week in practice). There should be both an identified student leaning need and an identified service need within area of practice.

- A completed application form must be signed by the learner and endorsed by line manager.

- The student should also be assigned a mentor support person from within their multi-disciplinary team and confirmation of this provided by the line manager.

Careers / Further progression

Opportunities
The central aim of the programme is to foster and develop both the conceptual and practical skills needed to contribute, succeed and lead in the area of therapeutic practice. Many of the candidates for this programme will be already working in a variety of settings in which people problems are a key issue.

This course will afford participants to develop personally and professionally in the specific area of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and provide a springboard for career advancement.

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