PgCert Low Intensity Psychological Interventions at Aston University

Programme overview

This programme aims to help you grow into a confident, skilled practitioner. You will develop core therapeutic competencies in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions, gaining the tools needed to support people with common mental health difficulties, in the context of fast paced Talking Therapies services.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months / 18 months for trainees employed under a part-time contract | Study mode: part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Engagement and Assessment of Patients with Common Mental Health Problems - This module aims to equip trainees with the skills and knowledge that are essential as they embark on their new role as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP). It addresses the contextual issues that they will need to be aware of to work in an NHS setting.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Low Intensity Psychological Interventions programme will be well-prepared for embarking on a career as a fully-fledged Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification (for example, as a registered nurse or allied health professional) If your first language is not English, the minimum requirements for TOEFL/IELTS are: 100 for internet-based TOEFL with no less than 23 in any band 600 for paper-based TOEFL (TWE4) 7.0 for IELTS with no less than 6.5 in any band Experience All candidates will need to demonstrate clinical experience in the field of mental health, working with people experiencing common mental health issues, which can be a minimum of either: Twelve months direct clinical experience in a one-to-one or group setting OR 2 years part-time voluntary experience with an established charity (for example, Mind or Samaritans) who will provide you with direct clinical experiences.

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 12 months / 18 months for trainees employed under a part-time contract

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