PgCert Clinical Hypnosis, Language and Communication Techniques in Healthcare at Birmingham City University

Do you want to learn the theory and application of clinical hypnosis? This course will help you gain theoretical and practical knowledge of hypnosis and related techniques. You will improve and enhance your consultation skills and widen your approaches to common mental health problems.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences  |  Department: Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 12 months part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be taught by experienced practicing clinicians and academics from medicine, dentistry, psychology and nursing who are accredited by BSCAH. Students enrolled on this blended course will engage in a mix of online and face to face activities. For the online learning you will engage in synchronous and asynchronous activities, small group sessions and individual tutorials, covering scheduled 4 days over the duration of the course. Modules include Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis, Clinical Hypnosis: Effective Communication Strategies in Healthcare, Clinical Hypnosis: Application to Practice.

Career pathways

This course will give you enhanced communication skills with patients and clients. You will also be able to support patients with relaxation and stress reduction strategies.

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