Key facts

Overview

The course offers experienced practitioners opportunities for continued professional development and growth, fostering competencies in a range of job roles.

Description

The first session will offer an overview of the training process which will be elaborated in subsequent sessions. These will cover the following:

• How to identify training needs and structure training proposals
• How to define training objectives
• How to design a course or training event so as to maximise learning and retention
• How to evaluate the results on a number of levels

Programme details

By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Identify cognitive therapy training needs
• Define objectives
• Design deliver and evaluate cognitive therapy training evens incorporating a variety of interactive learning methods and in line with the principles of adult learning

Practice Log
To encourage self-reflection (the most effective learning method for experienced therapists), students are asked to keep a learning log, detailing training and supervision experience on the course and elsewhere, relevant client contact, and private study. This is to be maintained for the duration of the module for which the student is registered.

Staff

Dr Melanie Fennell

Role: Tutor

Melanie Fennell was a pioneer of cognitive therapy for depression in the UK, and a founder member of OCTC. She developed the highly successful Oxford...more Diploma in Cognitive Therapy, and is now Director of the Oxford Diploma/MSc in Advanced Cognitive Therapy Studies. As a clinician, she has a particular interest in cognitive therapy for depression and low self-esteem. She is now working as a research clinician with Mark Williams, developing MBCT for suicidal patients. In July 2002, at their 30th Anniversary Conference, she was voted “Most Influential Female UK Cognitive Therapist” by the membership of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. close

Course aims

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to be able to disseminate cognitive behavioural therapy effectively and confidently.

Assessment methods

For those taking the course for credit will have the opportunity to complete the assignment to gain 30 CATS points.

Students will be required to submit a 4,000 word report on the design, delivery and evaluation of a training project carried out in the student's place of work. This will be formally assessed by the course tutor and another marker.

In addition, during the training workshops, students will present a short, live, interactive training session, where they will receive detailed feedback from tutors and peers.

Teaching methods

• Interactive workshops, incorporating adult learning theory and opportunities to apply it in practice
• Discussion
• Practical exercises, applying, learning to 'real-life' training projects
• Students led short interactive training sessions, with immediate feedback from tutors and peers

Teaching outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be expected to:

• Display knowledge of adult learning theory, and demonstrate its application in cognitive therapy training
• Demonstrate skill in:
  • Indentifying cognitive therapy training needs
  • Formulating clear, learner-centred objectives
  • Creating an interactive learning culture
  • Designing training for fellow clinicians so as to maxmise learning and recall
  • Using a variety of teaching methods including experimental exercises
  • Evaluating training effectiveness
• Demonstrate skill in leading a short interactive training session on a topic related to cognitive therapy, engaging participants and using a range of learning methods

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at the Rewley House Residential Centre, within the Department for Continuing Education, in central Oxford. The comfortable, en-suite, study-bedrooms are rated 3-star, and come with free high-speed internet access and TV. Guests can take advantage of the excellent dining facilities and common room bar, where they may relax and network with others on the programme.

Payment

The fees for 2012-13 are:

• UK/EU - £1,850
• Overseas - £2,425

Scholarships

Details of funding opportunities, including grants, bursaries, loans, scholarships and benefit information are available on our financial assistance page.

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Programmes including this module

This module can be studied as part of these programmes:

• Short courses in health sciences