PYMIN3-Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment (APEL

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PYMIN1 Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment
Current from: 2020/1

Email: katherine.simons@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The Module will enable students to demonstrate their prior knowledge and understanding of:

1. Evidence-based psychological treatments and the importance that this occupies in the provision of Psychological Services


2. The role of the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence


3. Evidence-based psychological treatment and the particular importance of CBT in the treatment of common psychological disorders.


4. CBT theory and the key therapeutic skills and strategies used in CBT

Aims:

The aims demonstrate knowledge and key skills equivalent to study in PYMIN1 

Assessable learning outcomes:

Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Critically evaluate therapies to establish their level of evidence and the resultant level of recommendation by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence


2. Identify leading psychological treatments for a range of psychopathology. This will be assessed via the assessment


3. Understand the interface between research, clinical practice and the policies endorsed by the Nati onal Health Service

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
N/A - APEL assessment only

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
N/A - APEL assessment only

Summative assessment- Examinations:

The assessment comprises short open-ended essay style questions to assess the student's ability to comprehend, critique and implement fundamental CBT premises and interventions. Students will have 90 minutes to complete the exam.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx

Assessment requirements for a pass:

The assessment will be marked on a pass/fail basis with a 50% pass mark.

Reassessment arrangements:

Student who do not obtain the required pass mark in the assessed work will not be awarded APEL for the module. There is no opportunity to re-sit. Students will be invited to take the module PYMIN1. They will then sit the exam the module as if the first attempt.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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Last updated: 29 June 2020