Based on national curriculum requirements:

* Considering our own assumptions in working with people with LTHCs
* Understanding issues relevant to conducting a comprehensive assessment of LTHCs
* Knowledge and skills relevant to working with other professionals/role of collaborative working in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams
*Adapting CBT to help with anxiety and depression associated with LTHCs
*Including family in assessment and treatment

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
Eight teaching sessions, 50% focus on theory, and 50% focus on the development of skills acquisition.
Independent learning activities to explore theory behind long term health conditions.

Teaching Rooms with multimedia equipment

Experience of working within an IAPT setting as a High Intensity CBT Therapist.

Include Summative and Formative

ASSESSMENT 1: Case study of 3,000 words focusing on interactions between LTHCs and anxiety and depression (50% WEIGHTING)
ASSESSMENT 2: Assessment of a video therapy session of a person receiving CBT for a LTHC. (50% WEIGHTING). This is the final piece of assessment.

Luoma, J.B., Hayes, S.C. and Walser, R.D. (2007). Learning ACT: An Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Skills Training Manual for Therapists. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

1. Identify and reflect on own values and attitudes to people with Long Term Health Conditions and the implications this has for engagement (Enquiry/Reflection)
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical models and evidence base that underpin interventions for anxiety and depression with Long Term Health Conditions, and become knowledgeable regarding the range of presenting conditions. (Knowledge and Understanding)
3. Have knowledge of the application of cognitive behavioural models and generic models of adjustment to physical health conditions. (Application)
4. Conduct effective clinical assessment of people presenting with Long Term Health conditions (in the context of age, life events, personal and medical history, medication (benefits and side effects) and planned medical/healthcare interventions), using this to inform clinical decision making. (Application)
5. Manage engagement and formulation collaboratively. (Application)
6. Develop idiosyncratic CBT-based treatment plans in relation to specific long term health presentations. (Knowledge and Understanding)
7. Understand the importance of multi-agency and inter-professional working and collaboration and work effectively with other professionals. (Communication)
8. Demonstrate an ability to adapt therapy sensitively to ensure equitable access for people from diverse cultures and with different values. (Application)