Modules | Clinical Supervision Postgraduate Certificate
Course code: PA3AA Level: 7
This is the only online postgraduate qualification of its kind in the country – specially developed for people like you who are providing, or aiming to provide, clinical supervision to counsellors, psychotherapists or other mental health professionals. 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 trimester 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 you.
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.
You will need to complete the following modules.
You'll need to:
- be a professionally qualified, experienced (minimum 18 months post-qualification) and accredited counsellor and/or psychotherapist.
- be licensed to practice
- provide a CV detailing your academic and work experience
If you can show you have undertaken learning that is equivalent to certain parts of the course, you may wish to claim credits for prior learning and may not need to take both modules. Contact us for more information.
If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
- London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C
Fees
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £620 | 3 | £1,860* | Sept/Jan/May |
| Overseas | £660 | 3 | £1,980* | Sept/Jan/May |
*Prices correct for 2013/2014. Subject to annual increase in September 2014.
Flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront, receive a 5% discount and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only).
This programme will enhance your professional development portfolio whether you work with an organisation or in private practice. This can include Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental Health Nurses.
What some of our students have said about the Postgraduate Certficiate in Clinical Supervision:
"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 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."
