| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Health Professionals |
| Unit ID: | HEMTL6005 |
| Credit Points: | 30.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 060305 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This course will examine cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and associated techniques used in interaction and counselling of people with psychological and/or mental health disorders. The course will include exploration of the theoretical foundations and major concepts of CBT and the application of the associated procedures in clinical practice. Students will improve their self-awareness through the expansion of their own personal approaches to psychotherapeutic interaction through the utilization of CBT with clients within their own practice and social milieu. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | |  | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Discuss current issues related to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and its associated methods |
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| K2. | Critically analyse the extant evidence related to the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in a range of settings and with diverse clients |
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| K3. | Explain the cultural and psychosocial aspects of the health professional’s role that guide the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Apply skills and knowledge related to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in psychotherapeutic interactions |
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| S2. | Demonstrate improved self-awareness and how personal characteristics affect relationships with others |
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| S3. | Rehearse applicable cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) methods in a range of clinical settings |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Critically analyse the diverse methods of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) |
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| A2. | Using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) framework, formulate goals and design interventions that address client needs |
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| Unit Content: |
Defining Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Understanding the evidence and efficacy of CBT in the treatment of psychological/psychiatric disorders. Using CBT in the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorders Using CBT in the treatment of Psychotic Disorders Using Motivational Interviewing in the treatment of Substance Abuse disorders |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2 | Critical analysis and reflection | written critical analysis and reflection | 30-50% | | 2. | K2, K3, S2, A1, A2 | Application of knowledge and skills Analysis of clinical case study including management and treatment plan | Case Study | 20-40% | | 3. | K2, K3, S2, A1, A2 | Application of knowledge and skills All content | Written Assignment based on case study | 20-40% |
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