What is it about?
The aim was to investigate the impact of a CBT module, 15 half-day sessions over 15 weeks, at level 6 (e.g. equivalent to studying at the level of Bachelor's degrees with honours, graduate certificates and graduate diplomas) on the awareness and knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy. Also, to what extent students incorporate these competencies into their clinical practice. The objectives were to: • evaluate participant knowledge and awareness of CBT before and after the training course • assess the case study report as a tool to assess skills in practice
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Why is it important?
The present study suggests that even a short training course in CBT can enable mental health nurses, as well as other health professionals working in mental health, to apply the concepts learnt during a short course in CBT into their practice settings.
Perspectives
There is a need to demonstrate that short CBT courses are effective in order to ensure good use of scarce staff resources. The study suggests that trainees improved their knowledge, awareness and skills by the end of the module.
Assoc Prof Andrew E P Mitchell
University of Chester
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This page is a summary of: The Effectiveness of a Short Cognitive Behavioral Training Course on Awareness, Knowledge, and Transferability of Competencies in Clinical Practice, Perspectives In Psychiatric Care, September 2015, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12140.
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