Course summary
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), psychological trauma and other mental health conditions. Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), psychological trauma and other mental health conditions. At Worcester our unique, ground-breaking course has been developed by world renowned expert in EMDR Therapy, president of Trauma Aid Europe and past president of EMDR UK & Ireland, Dr Derek Farrell MBE. It has been designed to enable mental health practitioners and professionals to further develop their understanding of psychological trauma and EMDR. The PGCert EMDR therapy is the only postgraduate qualification in this empirically supported psychological treatment for trauma that is targeted towards licensed mental health professionals. At Worcester we have international expertise in teaching and learning, research and development in this field of EMDR therapy. Studying a postgraduate course in the School of Psychology, you will join a friendly, community of learners who enjoy a high-quality teaching and learning experience - the University of Worcester is ranked 6th out of 68 institutions for postgraduate study (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, Advance HE). Here at Worcester, we've designed the PG Cert EMDR curriculum around your busy lifestyle and clinical practice. We will support you in developing the skills that will enable you to understand and use EMDR through reflective teaching and practice. Key features
- Validated by EMDR Europe and contains full EMDR Europe Training
- Students will develop key skills, knowledge and clinical application in EMDR therapy underpinned by integration between theory and practice, supported by evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence.
- Learning and teaching based on real world examples of international humanitarian training and research projects.
- Research inspired teaching based on comprehensive overview of contemporary research evidence.
- Teaching delivered by current clinical practitioners.
Assessment method
The PGCert EMDR therapy provides an opportunity to test understanding, integration in clinical practice, and learning informally through the completion of practice or ‘formative’ assignment, and the presentation of clinical case examples. The module will have summative assessments, graded at M level in accordance with UW Postgraduate established criteria, that will contribute to meaningful professional development of clinical practice. The programme requires 100% attendance requirement and a pass grade on summative assessments in order to be completed successfully with EMDR Europe accreditation. You will receive feedback on practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback will be provided by the Module Leader. Feedback & Feedforward is intended to support learning and theory/practice integration. Student’s will be encouraged to discuss feedback/ feedforward with their Personal Academic Tutor. We provide students with feedback on formal course work assessment within 20 working days of hand-in. A typical formal summative assessment pattern, for a student in one year is: Semester 1: 1 x Case analysis and plan 1 x Record of attendance and engagement in self experience practicum sessions (to be maintained on an ongoing basis) 1 x Record of clinical supervision (to be maintained on an ongoing basis Semester 2: 1 x Poster Presentation 1 x Reflective Workbook 1 x Record of attendance and engagement in self experience practicum sessions (to be maintained on an ongoing basis) 1 x Record of clinical supervision (to be maintained on an ongoing basis)
Entry requirements
All students undertaking the course must already be licensed mental health professionals, engaged in clinical practice and actively working with psychological trauma populations. The University of Worcester require applicants to have a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent relevant professional qualification in line with the eligibility criteria for EMDR training in the UK.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ