Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Physical Health (Level 7, 30 credits)

Program Overview

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Physical Health (Level 7, 30 credits)

Introduction

This module is a theoretical and evidence-based introduction to using CBT with clients who have physical health conditions and those who require chronic disease self-management.

Course Details

All about the course

This module explores:

• The theoretical and evidence-based introduction to using CBT with clients who have physical health conditions and those who require chronic disease self-management
• The use of CBT, enabling you to work specifically with clients who require chronic disease self-management
• Therapeutic skills for assessing and managing medically unexplained symptoms
• Effectiveness of CBT interventions for physical health problems and medically unexplained symptoms.

What will I be doing?

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Group work
• Independent directed study

Assessment:

• Written continuous assessment – 100%

The School of Health and Society

The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.

Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.

Employment and Stats

What about after uni?

This module can be taken as stand-alone for the purposes of continuing professional development. You will be able to apply what you have learnt to practice and improve the quality of your care.

Career Links

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector, which in turn help you provide a better service.

Requirements

What you need to know

This module is relevant to a range of professionals, including counsellors, psychotherapists and psychological therapists and those working in the NHS.

Standard entry requirements

• Previous study and experience
• An upper second class honours degree in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing.

Alternative entry requirements

• Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Fees

Type of study	Year	Fees
Full-time home	2025/26	£1,530 per year

Additional costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Program Outline

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Outline:

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Content:

This module explores the theoretical and evidence-based introduction to using CBT with clients who have physical health conditions and those who require chronic disease self-management.

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Structure:

• This module is delivered part-time over one semester.
• The next enrolment period is January 2025.
• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work, and independent directed study.

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Modules:

• The module explores the use of CBT for chronic disease self-management.
• It also delves into therapeutic skills for assessing and managing medically unexplained symptoms.

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Assessment:

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Methods:

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Teaching:

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Methods:

• The module employs a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, group work, and independent directed study.

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Faculty:

• The module is taught by creative subject experts who are engaged in cognitive behavioral practice.

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Unique Approaches:

• The program fosters real-world application of knowledge and skills with a focus on industry partnerships.

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Careers:

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Potential Paths:

• This module equips individuals to work with clients who have physical health conditions and chronic diseases.
• It also enhances career prospects within the health and social care sector.

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Opportunities:

• The program can be taken as stand-alone professional development, allowing you to apply learnings to practice and improve care quality.

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Outcomes:

• Graduates can pursue careers as counselors, psychotherapists, psychological therapists, and in the NHS.

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Other:

• The module is relevant to a range of professionals, including those working in counseling, psychotherapy, psychology, and the health and social care sector.
• Prior learning or work experience can be considered for entry through the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process.