Low Intensity Assessment and Intervention Skills for Psychological Wellbeing Practice

Teesside University

United Kingdom, Middlesbrough

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Teesside University

United Kingdom , Middlesbrough

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Next Intake January-2024

Low Intensity Assessment and Intervention Skills for Psychological Wellbeing Practice

About

Accredited

The stepped care system is promoted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) which works on the principle of offering the least intrusive and most effective treatment (low intensity interventions) in the first instance and increasing the intensity of treatment as required. This accredited programme provides education and training that meets the requirements of the Department of Health (2015) curriculum for psychological well-being practitioners by:

providing you with a substantial knowledge base appropriate to master's level study
facilitating the acquisition of core therapeutic and technical skills that underpin low intensity psychological interventions
enabling you to develop a positive attitude and commitment towards lifelong learning and personal and development planning
ensuring you are prepared to meet the challenges of current and future contemporary mental health services.

In 2008 the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies project began in order to improve the capacity of psychological therapy services for people with common mental health problems (depression and anxiety) in the UK. The psychological wellbeing practitioner role was created as part of this project in order to support the delivery of psychological.

There are eight core themes that run through the award via three modules. They help you to make clear links between theory and practice and include:

assessment - information gathering
clinical supervision
caseload management supervision
information giving
shared decision-making
low intensity interventions
values, policy, culture and diversity
personal development planning.

Core modules

Advancing Engagement and Assessment Skills for Common Mental Health Problems

Develop a collaborative and person-centred approach to a range of assessments appropriate to low-intensity working. You are provided with opportunities to gain knowledge of the incidence, prevalence and presentation of common mental health problems and are introduced to behaviour change theory and cognitive behavioural theory. The module will be delivered over a period of ten weeks, with an initial five-day intensive workshop at the beginning followed by a further five days of theoretical teaching including skills practice and clinical simulations and five days undertaking directed practice-based learning in the workplace. You are expected to complete a range of assessment and intervention clinical contact hours with clients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Summative assessment comprises three components: a brief video-recorded triage assessment with a written formulation assignment, a video-recorded, problem-focused assessment simulation and the achievement of practice outcomes.

Advancing Low Intensity Intervention Skills for Common Mental Health Problems

You develop knowledge and skills in relation to a range of evidence-based, low-intensity interventions for people with anxiety or depression including behaviour change theory and cognitive behavioural theory. You are supported in developing a collaborative, client-centred approach to intervention planning promoting choice and self-management of recovery. The module will be taught over a period of ten weeks, with an initial five-day intensive workshop at the beginning of the module followed by a further five days of theoretical teaching including skills practice and clinical simulations and five days undertaking directed practice-based learning in the workplace. You are also expected to complete clinical contact hours with clients. Summative assessment comprises three components: a written examination an audio video-recorded intervention session (face to face) and the achievement of practice outcomes.

Advancing Reflective, Non-Discriminatory Practice

You explore the concepts of inclusion and multi-culturalism aiming to equip them with the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to operate ethically and competently within a multi-agency health and social care system. You gain an understanding of the complexity of people's health, social and occupational needs and the services which can support people to recovery. The module will develop clinical management, liaison and decision-making competencies in the delivery of support to patients, particularly where people require intervention or advice outside the core low-intensity evidence-based interventions through the use of supervision. The module is delivered over a period of ten weeks, including theoretical teaching and skill development and directed practice-based learning in the workplace. You are also expected to complete clinical contact, clinical skills supervision and case management supervision hours. Summative assessment comprises a video-recorded clinical case presentation, a 3, 000-word essay and the achievement of a Practice Outcomes Portfolio.

Modules offered may vary.

How you learn

There will be a range of strategies used to support your learning in the classroom including short lectures, presentations, role-plays and other activities. However your active participation is essential and you are expected to:
- share your experiences and learning with other students (without breaching client confidentiality)
- deliver presentations and are encouraged to use effective information giving techniques
- use self-administered workbooks (electronic and manual) that are designed to support learning in relation to subject knowledge whilst also encouraging students to reflect upon the use of self-help strategies
- participate in problem-based learning to develop decision making and problem solving skills
- complete directed practice tasks in the workplace to encourage skill application and practice
- use personal reflection and personal development planning
- participate fully in simulation activities and make use of feedback from peers, module tutors and practice supervisors
- be challenged in order to develop emotional intelligence
- use self-assessment tools (technical and emotional intelligence skills)
- be gradually exposed to being video recorded in tasks, activities and role-play.

Assessment is through role-play and real patient activities, an examination, written assignments, and practice competencies.

Disciplines

Nursing & Health

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree with a minimum of 65%, 2.5/4.0 or good

Career

This course prepares you for your role as a qualified psychological wellbeing practitioner.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 0

How to Apply

Applying Online - Information Required to Complete Your Application

Personal Details

- Full Name, including title
- Sex
- Date of Birth
- E-mail Address
- Telephone Number
- Home and Correspondence addresses, including postcode
- Alternative email Addresses
- Country of Permanent Residence or Local Authority
- Country of Birth
- Nationality
- Ethnicity - this data will not be accessible to those making the application decision
- Type of applicant - choose from UK/EU or Overseas
- Who is entering the application - choose from Applicant, University Staff/Overseas Office or Other Third Party
- Disability
- Whether your parents/guardians have Higher Education qualifications
- Details of any previous study or application to this University

Payment of Fees

- Who is paying your fees
- Name and address of your Fee Payer
- Details of any previous funding body and previous course

Overseas Applicants Only

- Date of entry to UK/EU
- Passport Number (if you need a visa)
- Previous UK study, including details of any previous visas, overstays in the UK and visa refusals

University Staff and Office/Agent Applications Only

- School/Office Code
- Agent Code
- Agent Name
- Agent Company
- Reference Number

Qualifications

Qualifications Held (maximum of 6)
(For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this information is not requested)

- Year and month awarded
- Qualification type, level and subject
- Grade
- Awarding Establishment e.g. College/University Name

Qualifications Pending (maximum of 6)
(For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this information is not requested)

- Year and month of exam
- Qualification type, level and subject
- Date grade expected
- Awarding Establishment e.g. College/University Name

Highest qualification

Portfolio Details

Foreign Language Courses Only

- Qualifications and experience in chosen language
- where more than one occurence of a courses runs in paralell, indicate which group you wish to join

Professional Qualifications

- Professional/Statutory Body and Registration PIN
- Other course specific professional details as required

School of Health & Social Care courses only

- NHS PIN
- NHS Trust / Practice details
- National Insurance Number
- Assignment/Employee Number
- Line manager name and email address
- Full or part time
- Pay band
- Profession, Staff Group and Job Role
- Other course specific details as required

Social Work Practice Education courses only

- Social Work Registration Number

Erasmus Applications

Details of the Exchange Co-ordinator at Your Home Institution
- Name
- Position
- Email Address

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

- Unique Learner Number
- National Insurance Number
- *Employer Code
- *Employer Postcode (This is your normal place of work which may be different from the company's main postcode)
- *Number of employees at this postcode
- Highest level qualifications in English language and mathematics

*Your employer should be able to supply this information

Last Two Education Establishments Attended
(For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this information is not requested)

- Name and address
- Dates from and to
- Full or Part time
- Level of study

English Language Ability
(For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this information is not requested)

Whether English is your first language

If not

- IELTS - score, date of exam and Test Report Form Number
- Other test - name, score and date of exam

Work Experience (maximum of 2)
(For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, a reduced set of employment information is requested)

- Employers name
- Job title
- Dates from and to
- Full or Part time
- Main responsibilities

Summer & Winter University Courses Only

- Whether you are enrolled or due to enrol on a college or university course
- If so, where and which course
- Whether you are thinking of starting a Higher Education course
- If so, area of interest/study
- Reason for applying to Summer/Winter University

Referee
(For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this information is not requested)

- Name
- Address
- Other contact details

Note : some course will require two referees, e.g. PHD courses

Personal Statement
(For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this information is not requested)

Can be uploaded as a document or entered as text

It is suggested that your statement is prepared electronically in advance of starting the application

Enrolment

Some short courses may ask you to provide enrolment information as part of the application. This will require extra details but also means you will not be asked to complete the full on-line registration process at a later date.

This data will not be accessible to those making the application decision

- Type of Term-time Accomodation
- Next of Kin Name
- Next of Kin Telephone Number
- Next of Kin Relationship
- Religious Beliefs
- Criminal Conviction Declaration

Documents currently available for upload
(For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this option is not available)

- Reference
- Personal Statement
- CV
- Results
- Proof of English Language Qualifications, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL certificate
- Passport
- Previous Visas
- Previous Visa Refusals

For Research courses, the following additional uploads are mandatory

- Research Proposal
- Research Training Document
- Research Personal Statement
- Research Sponsorship/funding letter