Psychological Therapies

Module delivery dates

Carlisle - each Tuesday from 26 November 2013 to 28 January 2014
Lancaster - each Tuesday from 26 November 2013 to 28 January 2014

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

This module is drawn from the postgraduate Occupational Therapy programme but is also available as a stand-alone module for continuing professional development. The aim of the module is to enable critical analysis of the theory and practice of a variety of specialist psychological approaches currently relevant to occupational therapists. Through participatory and experiential learning, you will be able to contextualise theories underpinning psychological therapies, and to synthesise knowledge, understanding and practical skills in preparation for clinical practice.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? The module can be studied as part of the MSc Practice Development programme. Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff.

If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Recently, our NHS related provision underwent a major review by the Quality Assurance Agency and we achieved the highest possible rating.

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. You should be able to apply the learning outcomes of the module to your practice.
Modules

RPHO7085 Psychological Therapies - 20 credits at level 7

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this module you will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate current theories underpinning specialist psychological therapies utilised in practice, from psychological and occupational perspectives
2. Critically reflect upon experiential learning opportunities and the application of these practical skills within clinical practice
3. Analyse the use of psychological therapies within a range of practice contexts and critically evaluate their application to promoting psychological well-being
4. Synthesise these theoretical and practical experiences and relate to individual needs for continuing professional development and life-long learning.

Course summary

The content of this module will include key psychological approaches to therapy likely to be encountered by occupational therapists. It will be determined at the time according to the current focus of health care delivery, but could include approaches such as cognitive behavioural, person-centred counselling, creative/expressive therapies, or family therapy.

You will participate in a variety of group work techniques and approaches and will be expected to critically analyse and reflect upon this experiential learning. You will be expected to explore and rigorously critique relevant theory underpinning psychological therapies utilised in practice.