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  PGCert - Therapeutic Play Skills (APAC)


Leeds Beckett University    School of Health

Part time September, January PGCert 2 years part-time
Nursing & Health (27) Psychology (31) Social Work (32)

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Are you passionate about helping children overcome trauma? Our PGCert in Therapeutic Play Skills (APAC) is the perfect programme for you. Delivered in partnership with the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC) and accredited by Play Therapy UK, this professional course will equip you with the skills to become a qualified play therapist. Whether you're a career changer, already work in therapy or healthcare, or a recent graduate, this programme offers the opportunity to work under supervision with children facing mild to moderate issues. With 100 hours of practical experience and expert supervision, you'll gain the confidence to make a difference in children's lives. Entry requirements include a second-class honours degree or relevant work experience. Join us and make a positive impact through therapeutic play.

About the course

Become a qualified play therapist and help children come to terms with traumatic events in their lives. Through the use of play, you will give children the confidence and opportunity to express themselves during their time with you.

Whether you are looking for a career change, already work in psychological therapy, social work or in medicine and want to add therapeutic play to your existing skill set, or if you are a graduate just starting out in the field and want to refine your knowledge, this professional course, delivered in partnership with the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC), and accredited by the professional body Play Therapy UK, will enable you to work under supervision with individual children who have slight to moderate problems.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a second class honours degree or equivalent experience or training, such as within the work environment, where the applicant does not have a degree. Have a minimum of two years full time equivalent experience of working with children in some capacity. Applicants should have a work based placement, which may be the applicant's place of work and a PTUK approved Clinical Supervisor member, who must be in place before clinical work starts. Applicants will also need to evidence their Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover.

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