Level 3 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

£375.00

The Level 3 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course was designed to give you the skills and influence to help people manage their problems. The course curriculum teaches the essentials of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, from identifying negative traits to applying solutions that change a person’s mindset. You will take a deep dive into how thoughts and actions interconnect, and how to combat emotional negativity.

Once you have completed this course you will have an increased skillset which will enhance your employability significantly; and you will be able to treat a range of conditions, from depression and anxiety, to OCD and PTSD; and everything in between. Whether you already working, or are looking to work in nursing, teaching, social care, human resources, police force or the voluntary sector; this course is for you.

SKU: X328 Category:

90 Study Hours

Level 3 Difficulty

TMA’s Assessed

NCFE CACHE

Course Overview

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Once enrolled; you will have 12 months to complete your course.

Study Guidelines:

We recommend 90 Learning hours of study is usually more than adequate time for learners to sufficiently study the course. This level of study should be comfortably manageable alongside full time jobs and other commitments.

Assessment

To achieve the course you may be required to complete assignments, essays, research projects, presentations, video/audio recordings and practical learning sessions to meet the requirements of your course.

Course Content

Understand what CBT is, its history, how it works and is used as a treatment before and after sessions with patients. You’ll identify key areas CBT can benefit but also who offers CBT services in the UK.
In this section, you’ll recognise the characteristics of CBT therapists, look at CBT sessions in detail and how to build rapport with clients. Also, you’ll learn the importance of timekeeping and confidentiality.
This unit illustrates how emotions, thoughts and behaviours are interconnected. You’ll be introduced to several theories and models that explain the concept of emotion. Uncover techniques that change a client’s mindset.
Discover the stages of awareness and change, and learn how to develop motivation with specific techniques before beginning your assignment.
Gain insight of psychiatric disorders that benefit from CBT, including anxiety, phobias and depression. You’ll also acquire knowledge of behaviours and concepts, like impostor syndrome and self-sabotage.
An explanation of the characteristics of CBT. You’ll be introduced to psychological triggers, confidence and strength building, self-talk, with specific detail to gratitude, resilience and cognitive distortions.
Identify key CBT techniques that therapists use to treat patients. From muscle relaxation to breathing exercises, thought stopping, as well as systematic desensitisation and graded exposure to treat phobias.
This final unit will summarise what CBT is all about. There are two detailed case studies read through and a whole section on setting up your own business once you graduate.
  • Awarding body: NCFE CACHE
  • Our course code: X328

The NCFE CACHE awarding body, came through the 2017 merging of the Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE) and the Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (CACHE). NCFE CACHE are now the leading specialist Awarding Organisation for the Teaching and Education Sector.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Why Distance Learning?

If you are currently in full time or part time employment then you may find that traditional colleges or institutes of study are not practical for you to attend while maintaining your employment and livelihood. You may also be struggling to justify the costs of relocating or traffic long distances to study at a traditional academic institution.

For these eventualities, distance learning is the only feasible option. Often, distance learning is significantly cheaper than traditional classroom learning too.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will have access to your personal tutor, via email and telephone, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
You don’t need any prior skills in the subject area to start. However, as with all of our courses, we recommend a reasonable level of English reading and writing ability.
We provide all the specially written learning materials you require to study this course at home. The course fee also includes tutor support for 12 months.
You will receive everything you need to complete this course within the study pack we send to you.
No, this course is assessed by coursework alone.
No, all of the study materials are supplied within your learning pack.
ACCPH are the Professional Body for Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Clinical Hypnotherapists. We are an accredited member and preferred training provider of the ACCPH.
Most students finish comfortably within the course duration period given. However, if you do need more time, your personal tutor support can be extended for an additional fee.
That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).

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