CPD Improving Access to Psychological Therapies in Primary Care Apprenticeship

About your course

Meet NICE guidelines for supporting those with depression and anxiety disorders on LJMU's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies in Primary Care course, now known as Talking Therapies for Depression and Anxiety.

• Study to meet National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for supporting people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders
• Follow a curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical experience and is strongly influenced by student feedback
• Enjoy exceptional levels of learner support
• Benefit from excellent training facilities and strong links with local service providers
• For more information on this Apprenticeship route contact Karen Rea: [email protected]

This course helps Primary Care Trusts to implement National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. It trains Low Intensity workers to assess and support patients in the self-management of their recovery.

With common mental health problems accounting for a third of all primary care consultations in the UK, this training not only reduces the impact on individuals, families and communities but also on key resources.

The programme is built around the bio-psychosocial model of mental health and wellbeing and will provide you with the knowledge and skills to: work within primary care settings and deliver a range of low intensity, evidence-based interventions. These include: cognitive behavioural interventions; collaborative case management; social interventions (including employment and occupational) and structured pharmacological support.

Core requirements: Academic criteria: 120 credits at academic level 4 and 5, preferably in a health related subject or equivalent. Demonstration of ability to study at degree Level* To be determined at pre-course interview: Motivation, interest and determination to participate in a programme of this nature. That the candidate has the learning capability, study opportunity and commitment to embark on the programme. Clinical Practice criteria: Step 2 primary care mental health service structure is in place to ensure that trainees are able to demonstrate programme learning. Sufficient trained supervisors in place to provide appropriate supervision. Full support of the Service Manager to provide agreed protected time (one day study, one day supervised clinical practice) per week. The student will have access in services to recording equipment. * In various circumstances candidates without the required credits may be considered for entry. In this situation the candidate must demonstrate by use of a portfolio that they have appropriate skills for successful level 6 study. As part of this process they may be expected to complete a written assignment to determine their academic ability. This assignment may be used 'diagnostically' by the selection team. RPL/RPEL will be considered in accordance with LJMU regulations. Applicants must be employed and the funding is paid by the employer

Employability

The engagement, assessment, decision-making and evaluation skills acquired on the programme, will allow you to work as a Mental Health Practitioner in a primary health setting. Past graduates have also gone on to work in psychological wellbeing, clinical psychology and high intensity therapy. There is also the option to undertake further study in this area.

Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service

A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.

Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website. There are opportunities for flexible, paid and part-time work through Unitemps, LJMU's in-house recruitment service, and we also offer fully funded Discovery Internships.

One-to-one careers and employability advice is available via our campus-based Careers Zones and we offer a year-round programme of events, including themed careers and employability workshops, employer events and recruitment fairs. Our Start-Up Hub can help you to grow your enterprise skills and to research, plan and start your own business or become a freelancer.

A suite of learning experiences, services and opportunities is available to final year students to help ensure you leave with a great onward plan. You can access LJMU's Careers, Employability and Start-up Services after you graduate and return for one-to-one support for life.