Pearson
Level 4
QN: 610/1726/7
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Counselling and Applied Psychology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Developing Empathic Communication for Effective Therapeutic Relationships
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the use of models of communication in online and in-person therapeutic settings.2.
- Discuss theories of empathy in relation to contemporary therapeutic practice.3.
- Analyse the role of empathic communication in building effective therapeutic relationships with clients or patients.4.
- Reflect on development of own therapeutic relationships online or in person.
2
Digital Approaches in Caring Professions
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the role of digital / eHealth systems in improving health care outcomes for patients.2.
- Analyse the ethical, legal, political, and socio-cultural factors that influence the appropriate and effective use of eHealth and digital systems the United Kingdom and internationally.3.
- Analyse how online information is changing the relationship between health care providers and patients.4.
- Apply understanding of eHealth research to real-life health scenarios
3
Ethical Frameworks in Counselling
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the core values and principles demonstrated in ethical frameworks that guide the work of psychologists and counsellors when working with service users.2.
- Examine ethical considerations that face psychologists and counsellors, using a professionally recognised ethical frame
- Apply ethical decision-making skills when working with clients.4.
- Summarise a suitable course of action to professional ethical dilemmas between psychologists/counsellors and clients
4
Individual Differences
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the history of individual differences and the measurement, ethical and other controversies it raises
- Compare approaches to the theory and measurement of intelligence
- Compare approaches to the theory and measurement of personality
- Examine the extent to which emotional intelligence can explain differences in our performance in occupational, health or clinical psychology
5
Personal and Professional Development Through Inclusive Practice
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess how professional boundaries safeguard mental health practitioners and service users in a range of contexts
- Demonstrate the use of counselling skills in a range of scenarios
- Examine how inclusive practice promotes personal and professional development
- Assess inclusive practice within the mental health sector
6
Preparing for Research
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the fundamentals of the research process in relation to counselling or applied psychology
- Apply ethical theory to relevant research and practice
- Describe different research designs and the purposes that they serve
- Produce a scientific communication of contemporary research evidence
7
Self-awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of self-awareness and reflective practice.2.
- Demonstrate how self-awareness and reflective practice can be used to promote improved outcomes for clients or service users.3.
- Identify own professional development needs and steps to address these using a self-development plan.4.
- Discuss issues which affect practicing in a multi-cultural and increasingly diverse society.
8
Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain what the counselling profession is and its role in supporting people change their behaviour or thought patterns.2.
- Identify the main theoretical models of counselling used in the treatment of mild to moderate mental health issues
- Explore current research on successful outcomes in counselling for mild to moderate mental health issues
- Evaluate the benefits of digitalisation to counselling services
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1726/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2023