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Course Description
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Course Name
Cognitive - Behaviour Therapy
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Host University
University of Limerick
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Location
Limerick, Ireland
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Area of Study
Nursing, Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Rationale and Purpose of the Module: This purpose of this module is to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy and its application within nursing practice.
Syllabus: Key concepts of cognitive behavioural therapy. Classical and Operant conditioning. Definition of behaviour; objective/subjective interpretation of behaviour, increasing behaviour, positive and negative reinforcement. Response cost. Extinction. Role of Cognition. Cognitive distortions. Characteristics of
cognitive behavioural therapy. Contingency contracting. Cognitive behavioural assessment: observation, interviewing, measurement and problem definition. Functional behavioural analysis. Treatment strategy groups. Relaxation techniques. Cognitive restructuring: e.g. monitoring thoughts and feelings, questioning evidence, examining alternatives, thought stopping. Learning new behaviour: e.g. modelling, shaping, token economy, role-playing, and social skills training. Cognitive behavioural therapy in nursing.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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