PGCert - Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing

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.