Certificate of Professional Development - CP

Level 6 Core

Structure

Core requirements: Academic criteria: 120 credits at academic level 4 and 5, preferably in a health related subject or equivalent. Demonstration of ability to study at degree Level* To be determined at pre-course interview: Motivation, interest and determination to participate in a programme of this nature. That the candidate has the learning capability, study opportunity and commitment to embark on the programme. Clinical Practice criteria: Step 2 primary care mental health service structure is in place to ensure that trainees are able to demonstrate programme learning. Sufficient trained supervisors in place to provide appropriate supervision. Full support of the Service Manager to provide agreed protected time (one day study, one day supervised clinical practice) per week. The student will have access in services to recording equipment. * In various circumstances candidates without the required credits may be considered for entry. In this situation the candidate must demonstrate by use of a portfolio that they have appropriate skills for successful level 6 study. As part of this process they may be expected to complete a written assignment to determine their academic ability. This assignment may be used 'diagnostically' by the selection team. RPL/RPEL will be considered in accordance with LJMU regulations.

Core requirements: Academic criteria: 120 credits at academic level 4 and 5, preferably in a health related subject or equivalent. Demonstration of ability to study at degree Level* To be determined at pre-course interview: Motivation, interest and determination to participate in a programme of this nature. That the candidate has the learning capability, study opportunity and commitment to embark on the programme. Clinical Practice criteria: Step 2 primary care mental health service structure is in place to ensure that trainees are able to demonstrate programme learning. Sufficient trained supervisors in place to provide appropriate supervision. Full support of the Service Manager to provide agreed protected time (one day study, one day supervised clinical practice) per week. The student will have access in services to recording equipment. * In various circumstances candidates without the required credits may be considered for entry. In this situation the candidate must demonstrate by use of a portfolio that they have appropriate skills for successful level 6 study. As part of this process they may be expected to complete a written assignment to determine their academic ability. This assignment may be used 'diagnostically' by the selection team. RPL/RPEL will be considered in accordance with LJMU regulations. Offerings: All

Analyse and evaluate the role of case-management and stepped-care approaches to managing common mental health problems in primary care, including ongoing risk management appropriate to service protocols.

Analyse and be competent in applying the principles, purposes and different types of assessment undertaken with people with common mental health disorders.

Analyse and be competent in recognising patterns of symptoms consistent with diagnostic categories of mental disorder from a patient centred interview and is able to assess and recognise any risks to self and others posed by patients.

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and competence in using behaviour change models in identifying intervention goals and choice of appropriate interventions.

Demonstrate competence in planning a collaborative low-intensity psychological or pharmacological treatment programme for common mental health problems, including managing the ending of contract.

Analyse and be competent in the use of a range of low-intensity, evidence based psychological interventions for common mental health problems.

Demonstrate competence in accurate recording of interviews and questionnaire assessments using paper and electronic record keeping systems.

Demonstrate knowledge of and competence in accurate risk assessment to patient or others.

Analyse and be competent in giving evidence based information about treatment choices and in making shared decisions with patients.

Analyse and be competent in responding to peoples needs sensitively with regard to all aspects of diversity, including working with older people, the use of translation services and taking into account any physical and sensory difficulties service users may experience in accessing services.

Analyse and be competent in managing a caseload of people with common mental health problems efficiently and safely.

Analyse and be competent in gathering patient-centred information on employment needs, well-being and social inclusion.

Analyse and be competent in supporting people with medication for common mental disorders, to help them optimise their use of pharmacological treatment and minimise any adverse effects.

Analyse and be competent in the use of standardised symptom assessment tools and other psychometric instruments to aid problem recognition and definition and subsequent decision making.

Critically analyse and respond to power dynamics in professional / patient relationships.

Analyse and be competent in using 'common factors' to engage patients, gather information, build a therapeutic alliance with people with common mental health problems, manage the emotional content of sessions and grasp the client's perspective or 'world view'.

Analyse and demonstrate competency in delivering low intensity interventions using a range of methods including face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication.

Demonstrate knowledge of, and competence in responding to peoples needs sensitively with regards to all aspects of diversity, including working with older people, the use of interpretation services and taking into account any physical and sensory difficulties patients may experience in accessing services.

Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for and the value of individual differences in age, sexuality, disability, gender, spirituality, race and culture.

Demonstrate knowledge of and be competent in using supervision to assist the trainee's delivery of low-intensity psychological and/or pharmacological treatment programmes for common mental health problems.

Analyse and be competent in recognition and accurate assessment of risk posed by patients to themselves and others.

Analyse and evaluate a range of evidence-based interventions and strategies to assist patients manage their emotional distress and disturbance.

Demonstrate an appreciation of and critically evaluate the workers own level of competence and boundaries of competence and role and an understanding of how to work within a team and with other agencies with additional specific roles which cannot be fulfilled by the worker alone.

Analyse and apply a non-discriminatory, recovery oriented values base to mental health care and to equal opportunities for all and encourage peoples active participation in every aspect of care and treatment.

Understand the theory of, and be competent in, planning a collaborative low intensity psychological and/or pharmacological treatment programme for common mental health problems, including managing the ending of contact.

Analyse and be competent in patient centred information gathering to arrive at a succinct and collaborative definition of the person's main mental health difficulties and the impact this has on their daily living.

Analyse and be competent in gathering patient -centred information on employment needs, wellbeing, and social inclusion and in liaison and signposting to other services delivering employment, occupational and other advice and services.

Analyse and be competent in developing and maintaining a therapeutic alliance with patients during their treatment programme, including dealing with issues and events that threaten the alliance.

Distinguish between high and low intensity psychological treatments.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and competence in using behaviour change models and strategies in the delivery of low-intensity interventions.

Analyse and be competent in the use of, low-intensity, evidence based psychological interventions for common mental health problems. This work will be supported by the use of the COM-B Model.

Analyse concepts of mental health and mental illness, diagnostic category systems in mental health and a range of social, medical and psychological explanatory models.

Course Catalogue

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies for Psychological Well Being Practitioners - 36695 - CPD