Postgraduate Course: CBT Placement 2 (CLPS11089)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Placement |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course will focus on the development of clinical skills through practice and clinical supervision with more complex presentations such as trauma (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and autism. |
| Course description |
The course comprises a supervised placement and is taken in conjunction with the taught course CBT for Complex Presentations.
Students are required to achieve 50 hours clinical practice through work with a minimum of six clinical cases for the duration of the course which are suitable for the purposes of training in CBT, and with whom the student is undertaking CBT interventions. Students should aim to work with a range of clients (both in terms of age and presenting difficulties; minimum 3 different types of presentation should be evident).
Students will develop a portfolio of supervised clinical work demonstrating CBT practice, reflection and evaluation.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2026/27, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
| Course Start Date |
21/09/2026 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 100,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
76 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
1. One taped session which will be required to demonstrate competences in CBT treatment (80%)
2. One written summary of 500 words with structured written reflections on the recording (20%)
3. Complete the placement folio (pass/fail).
i. Minimum 50 hours direct clinical contact
ii. Minimum 6 patients have been engaged in treatment (all seen for a minimum of 5 sessions; 4 of whom should have completed treatment)
iii. Minimum 20 hours of supervision
4. The overall evaluation of clinical & professional competence/practice has been assessed as developing at an appropriate level by the clinical supervisor (pass/fail). This evaluation will be informed by the clinical supervisor reviewing at least one taped session against the benchmark provided by the competence rating scale.
Students can only achieve a pass when they achieve:
1. 50% or more on the recording.
2. 40% or more on the 500-word case summary.
3. Supervision Portfolio evidences the above criteria have been met.
4. Supervisor passes the placement. |
| Feedback |
Clinical supervision (minimum 20 hours) will provide feedback on clinical practice. The student is expected to provide clinical recordings for supervision as routine practice to facilitate this feedback. This includes a minimum of three full recordings and 10 x 10-minute segments relating to two cases selected to demonstrate specific aspects of CBT practice. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency, appropriate to the stage of training, in conducting an assessment of complex psychological problems via the use of self/other report, observations and interview methods.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of developmental, systemic and contextual factors in the client¿s presentation, and the ability to develop appropriate formulations of complex psychological problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency, appropriate to the stage of training, in the application of CBT for a range of complex presentations, with evidence of use of relevant change strategies.
- Demonstrate a range of professional practice skills such as following the ethics and values set out in BABCP code of conduct; making appropriate use of supervision and ensuring appropriate personal/professional conduct.
- Demonstrate self-awareness of one¿s own strengths and weaknesses and an ability to reflect on how these interact with performance.
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Reading List
Fuggle, P., Dunsmuir, S. & Curry, V. (2013). CBT with Children, Young People & Families. London: Sage
Friedberg, R.D. & McClure, J. M. (2002). Clinical practice of cognitive therapy with children and adolescents: The nuts and bolts. New York: Guilford Press.
Kendall, P.C. (2006). Child and Adolescent Therapy: Cognitive¿Behavioural Procedures. New York: John Wiley and Sons. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
This course is part of a suite that supports graduates to be:
- creative problem solvers and researchers
- critical and reflective thinkers
- effective and influential contributors
- skilled communicators |
| Keywords | CBT,children and young people,core therapy skills,placement,supervision |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Helen Griffiths
Tel: (0131 6)50 3482
Email: Helen.Griffiths@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Clara Shaw
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
Email: Clara.Shaw@ed.ac.uk |
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