IICP College: QQI Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Topics: Counselling, Psychology

Sources: IICP - Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

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IICP College: QQI Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The aim of this award is to equip practitioners with an up-to-date, cutting edge training in CBT as one approach to therapy.

Introduction

The programme consists of four full teaching days, plus a full day tutorial spread out over four full teaching days. Learners have eight months to complete their clinical work and should be practicing therapists upon application. Learners will engage in both theoretical and practical training in CBT (considering both Ellis and Beck). The programme is highly interactive and utilises a variety of teaching and learning methods.

Student benefits and support

As this award is conferred at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), it evidences the rigour required for a quality programme of learning. The dynamic mix of theory, skills, and clinical work ensures learners grow academically, professionally, personally and interpersonally within frameworks that are on the cutting edge of best practice.

Who Should Apply

This programme is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists who hold either a Level 8 Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy; or who hold a professional recognised diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy plus a minimum of a Level 8 degree in another relevant field. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can also be considered for entry and should be discussed with the college.

Course Structure

The programme consists of four full teaching days, plus a full day tutorial spread out over four months. Learners have eight months to complete their clinical work and should be practicing therapists upon application. Learners will engage in both theoretical and practical training in CBT (considering both Ellis and Beck). The programme is highly interactive and utilises a variety of teaching and learning methods. This programme is delivered via a combination of onsite and online learning. It consists of both onsite classroom based teaching in inputs, and live online teaching inputs. For onsite inputs, learners attend our campus in Tallaght, and for online inputs, learners utilise Zoom and Moodle, which involves students and their lecturer logging into our online learning platform Moodle and use Zoom™ simultaneously.