Clinical Supervision PG Cert
Course code: PA3AA (required to complete application form)
This is the only qualification of its kind in the country – specially developed for people like you who are providing, or aiming to provide, clinical supervision to counsellors or psychotherapists. Completely online, it enables you to hone your skills in this very specific area, without having to disrupt your busy professional life.
Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed semester or term time, but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures. You’ve got the control to be able to study when it suits – at times that fit in with your shift patterns for instance.
Focusing on you as a clinical supervisor
This course caters for everyone who wants to develop themselves as a clinical supervisor – counsellors, therapists or psychotherapists. During the course, you will:
- develop the practice skills you'll need to form, maintain and end supervisory relationships
- analyse a range of supervisory models and educational theory
- develop an advanced understanding of supervisory structures and processes
- develop a critical understanding of the approaches you can use to evaluate supervision
- develop your ability to recognise and work with organisational, ethical, professional and legal influences
- reflect on and develop your supervision skills.
Online study – ideal for this reflective course
As well as all the usual benefits that you get when you study online, such as the convenience of being able to work from anywhere, the Clinical Supervision course is particularly well suited to online distance learning because it requires a great deal of reflection. So if you think of an idea, you can still discuss and post your thoughts straight away – whereas in face to face situations, the moment can be lost.
Course Length:
1 year of part time study
Start Dates:
September, January or May
Entry Requirements:
You'll need to:
- provide a CV detailing your academic and work experience
- be a professionally qualified, experienced (minimum 18 months post-qualification) and accredited counsellor and/or psychotherapist.
- be licensed to practice.
If you can show you have undertaken learning that is equivalent to certain parts of the course, you can claim Accredited Prior Learning (APL) and may not need to take both modules. Contact us for more information.
Fees:
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £580 | 3 | £1,740* | Sept/Jan/May |
| Overseas | £640 | 3 | £1,920* | Sept/Jan/May |
*Prices correct for 2012/2013. Subject to annual increase in September 2013. All modules are 20 credits.
New flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
Career Information:
This programme will enhance your professional development portfolio whether you work with an organisation or in private practice.
Testimonials:
"I have already recommended this course to other colleagues. It broadened and challenged my perceptions and misconceptions of the role of a senior organisational supervisor, and the course materials were excellent."
Davy Hutton, graduate.
"My experience of all the modules has been positive.....I have found it really useful being able to access e-literature and not having to search libraries and databases. I would recommend the course to anyone who is interested in supervision."
Karen Redhead, working in nurse therapy and practice development.
Other anonymous comments about the course:
"This course is flexible and enabled me to develop myself as a supervisor."
"I was surprised by the high levels of interactivity between staff and students on this course."
"Supportive and helpful staff."
Course Leader:
Modules Summary:
You will need to complete all of the following core modules.
Student Profile:
"I have already recommended this course to other colleagues. It broadened and challenged my perceptions and misconceptions of the role of a senior organisational supervisor, and the course materials were excellent."
Davy Hutton, graduate.
"My experience of all the modules has been positive.....I have found it really useful being able to access e-literature and not having to search libraries and databases. I would recommend the course to anyone who is interested in supervision."
Karen Redhead, working in nurse therapy and practice development.
Other anonymous comments about the course:
"This course is flexible and enabled me to develop myself as a supervisor."
"I was surprised by the high levels of interactivity between staff and students on this course."
"Supportive and helpful staff."
Career Information
This programme will enhance your professional development portfolio whether you work with an organisation or in private practice.
Modules
You will need to complete all of the following core modules.
Core Modules
Core Module
This module examines a wide range of theories in regard to clinical supervision. You will examine both theories and models developed sepcifically within various counselling/psychotherapy approaches as well as models developed thta transcend therapeutic modality.
You will be encouraged to analyse models of supervision and consider the impact of these models and styles on the person being supervised and the supervisor.
Topics you will cover include:
- Getting started with clinical supervision
- Personal development
- Learning theories
- History and definitions of supervision
- Counselling and Psychotherapy models of supervision
- The supervisory relationship
- Supervision interventions
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework, through a 4,000 word written assignment.
Credits: 20
Core Module
Following on from the theory and skills studied in the first semester, we will focus on your personal development in this module – the skills and attitudes required of a senior organisational supervisor. This includes relationship building, problem solving, challenging and goal setting. You'll evaluate your performance as supervisors within an individual, group and organisational level and you'll consider the influence of legal, ethical and professional influences. The module will also focus on supervisors receiving supervision on their own practice, and we'll look at methods for setting up supervisor's supervisory networks. You'll also gain an understanding of the structure and culture of organisations and how this affects supervision. Throughout your study you will be able to take part in discussions and debates with students and staff, through online forums.
Topics you will cover include:
- Skills and processes in supervision
- Outcome measurement - problem definition, objectives and options
- Economic evaluation and its application to supervision
- Evaluation of supervisee effectiveness and competence
- Evaluating outcomes in organisational terms
- Developing and using supervisory networks
- Law, ethics, professional codes and supervisory practice
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% course work. You will submit a written 4,000 word assignment.
Credits: 20
Core Module
This module aims to examine the relationship of theory to practice within clincial supervision. This is achieved by examining theory and epistemology in its wider context and then examining this in relation to the practice of clincial supervision.
It will provide an opportunity to develop or adapt a supervision model or models that have practical as well as theoretical integrity, as well as the chance to reflect on the process of learning that occurs as a result of this module.
Topics you will cover include:
- Philosophy of Science
- Epistemology
- Theories of supervision
- Relationships and relationship theory
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework. You will submit a writte 4,000 word assignment.
Credits: 20
You'll need to:
- provide a CV detailing your academic and work experience
- be a professionally qualified, experienced (minimum 18 months post-qualification) and accredited counsellor and/or psychotherapist.
- be licensed to practice.
If you can show you have undertaken learning that is equivalent to certain parts of the course, you can claim Accredited Prior Learning (APL) and may not need to take both modules. Contact us for more information.
Apply Now
Applications for Online courses are made through the main University of Derby website.
By clicking on "Apply now" below you will be redirected to the University of Derby website to continue your application process.
Fees
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £580 | 3 | £1,740* | Sept/Jan/May |
| Overseas | £640 | 3 | £1,920* | Sept/Jan/May |
*Prices correct for 2012/2013. Subject to annual increase in September 2013. All modules are 20 credits.
New flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
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