University of Northampton

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Supervision Training

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

This curriculum has been developed as part of CYP IAPT and the National Implementation Plan to provide high quality low intensity case management and clinical skills supervision to therapists delivering low-intensity interventions. The Certificate is taught by our IAPT team of staff which includes Psychological Well-being Practitioner lecturers, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist lecturers and associate lecturers. The programme is designed to equip students with the skills to deliver effective low-intensity case management supervision to support the structured, evidence-based CYP IAPT way of working with children, young people and families.

Specifically where there are common mental health problems of low mood, anxiety, and behavioural challenges. The Certificate consists of 2 compulsory 30 credit modules, assessed at Level 7. You can contact a member of the IAPT team if you require more information.

Key highlights

  • Developed under CYP IAPT and the National Implementation Plan
  • Taught by PWP and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist lecturers
  • Builds low-intensity case management and clinical skills supervision
  • Supports evidence-based work with children, young people and families
  • Focuses on low mood, anxiety and behavioural challenges
  • Two compulsory 30-credit modules assessed at Level 7

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overal l (or equivalent) with a score no lower than 6.0 for writing and no remaining band/component below 5.5 for study at postgraduate level.

Scholarships

  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award

    This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.

    Up to £500
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship

    The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Low Intensity Clinical Supervisor
  • Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
  • Senior Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
  • Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner
  • CYP IAPT Team Lead

Admission

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