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Professional Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care (2 modules credit rated independently at SCQF Level 8 Equivalent to Ofqual Level 5)
Course Code: CR1000
Course Fee: £599.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £89.00 (0% APR), followed by 6 monthly payments of £85.00

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The Professional Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care consists of two modules. Each of the two modules within this course have been independently credit rated with 20 credits each at SCQF Level 8 (Second year BA/BSc level).

This course would benefit someone who wished to build some basic counselling skills with a particular interest in utilising the knowledge and skills in the area of Spiritual Care. 


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Syllabus for Professional Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care (2 modules credit rated independently at SCQF Level 8 Equivalent to Ofqual Level 5)

Module 1 Certificate in Counselling (CR200)

the students will study and apply the following topics:

  • psychodynamic
  • behavioural
  • person-centred
  • cognitive and pastoral approaches


They will also receive training in the

  • counselling process
  • develop the core counselling qualities and skills


and apply the key skills of the Problem Management and Opportunity Development Model – Egan. Developing a professional and ethical practice is at the heart of this certificate course.


Module 2 Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care (CR500)

Designed to help students understand and apply their knowledge of the following topics:

  • the rise and development of spirituality
  • models and methods of spiritual care
  • developing spiritual and pastoral care
  • spiritual religious and ethical issues
  • assessment methods of spirituality
  • importance of maintaining a professional practice


Materials supplied with this course

20 Lessons and 8 tutor marked assignments are supplied in PDF and Word format, supplemented with suggested background reading.


Linkages to other courses

Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care (2400) will be suited if you don't need the academic credits.


Accredited

This course is accredited by the ACCPH. The ACCPH are an independent professional body and register.


Credit Rated or CPD

The Professional Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care consists of two modules. Each of the modules in this course are credit rated independently at SCQF level 8 (2nd year BA/BSc). These points may be used towards gaining a degree in a similar topic.

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Course Code: CR1000
Course Fee: £599.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £89.00 (0% APR), followed by 6 monthly payments of £85.00
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