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PGCert Graduate Certificate Low Intensity Psychological Interventions Graduate

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Masters Degree Description

Student-Trainees must secure a full-time or part-time trainee PWP position with a local NHS Talking Therapies service provider to enrol on the Programmes. Positions are advertised on the NHS jobs website or through other local NHS Talking Therapies compliant provider organisations.

This programme is not to be confused with the MSc in Psychological Well-being

PWP’s work within the NHS and independent NHS Talking Therapies compliant services as part of the NHS Talking Therapies initiative to help increase access to evidence-based psychological therapies for people with depression and anxiety. They are trained to identify common mental health problems and, where appropriate, provide treatment at a low-intensity level. They also case-manage referrals or signposting to other agencies such as social care organisations.

The Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions Programmes are available at both a Graduate and Postgraduate Certificate level of study. If you don’t currently have an undergraduate degree, you will be eligible for the Graduate Certificate qualification upon successful competition on the course. If you do have an undergraduate degree, you will be eligible for the Postgraduate Certificate.

Entry Requirements

Student-Trainees must secure a full-time or part-time trainee PWP position with a local NHS Talking Therapies service provider to enrol on the Programmes. Positions are advertised on the NHS jobs website or through other local NHS Talking Therapies compliant provider organisations.

All applicants are required to undergo a rigorous selection procedure which includes an individual interview, a reading comprehension and writing test, and tests of clinical and group work skills. An Enhanced DBS is also required.

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Student Destinations

Recruitment and selection for these Programmes is through an appropriate NHS Talking Therapies Service and the student-trainee is employed by this Service.

Module Details

Module 1 – Engagement and Assessment of People with Common Mental Health Problems

Module 2 - Evidence-based Low Intensity Treatments for Common Mental Health Problems

Module 3 - Values, Diversity and Context

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