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.
Award: This programme is a Minor Award validated by QQI at level 9 on the NFQ.
Cost: €945.00
- A €285.00 deposit can be paid to secure your place on this course, with the balance due before the course commences.
Intake Date:
- Spring – Starting Sunday 01 March 2020
Structure: 5 Sundays from 09.00am to 5.00pm
Apply Online: Click here to apply online
Language requirement: If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 6.5, or equivalent. For more information please click HERE
Introduction
The programme consists of four full teaching days, plus a half 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.
Entry Requirements
- A Level 8 Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy; or
- A Level 8 Degree in an allied field plus a professionally recognised Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 6.5, or equivalent. For more information please click HERE
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.
Dates – Spring 2019
- Sunday 01 March 2020
- Sunday 5 April 2020
- Sunday 10 May 2020
- Sunday 14 June 2020
- *Additional half day tutorial to be confirmed
Time
- 9:00am – 5:00pm on each teaching day
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.
Award:
- This programme is a Minor Award validated by QQI at level 9 on the NFQ.
Cost:
- €945.00
- A €285.00 deposit can be paid to secure your place on this course, with the balance due before the course commences.
Course Structure:
- The programme consists of four full teaching days, plus a half 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.
Venue:
- IICP College, Killinarden Enterprise Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
- Click here for map and directions
Getting Started
You have the option of either applying online through our online application form or else by downloading an application form and sending it along with your payment to the IICP office.
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If you have any trouble at any stage of the application please click here to get in touch and we will be happy to help.
Why attend this CPD minor award?
- Of interest to anyone with a professional or personal interest in CBT.
Excellent facilitator – creative, engaging and dynamic
Examine the theoretical underpinnings to CBT.
- Foster capacity to integrate CBT interventions into counselling & psychotherapy practice.
About the Programme Facilitator
Paula is an Organisational Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Paula holds both a BA and MA Degree in Psychology and a professional qualification in REBT (the first form of CBT). She studied under Windy Dryden (Prof. of Counselling, Goldsmiths College, University of London) and has been in private practice for 21 years. Paula is a founding member of the Institute for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) and currently holds the position of Director of Professional Affairs.