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University Advanced Diploma
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Practice Development: Health and Wellbeing Coaching
Our long-established Practice Development Framework comprises tailor-made continuing professional development (CPD) for all healthcare professionals as well as unregistered staff working in the health, wellbeing and social care sector. This programme has been specifically designed in conjunction with employers in the public health, and health and care sector, to meet the needs of those engaged in health and wellbeing coaching within clinical and non-clinical settings.
The programme is aimed at those that are working or want to work in a healthcare coaching environment. This programme is being successfully delivered to a number of local authority public health bodies within the UK.
This UADip Health and Wellbeing Coaching has been created to align with workforce development in the Public Health and NHS settings. All three modules of this programme are contemporary, in that they meet the needs of the stakeholders and will continue to do so in the future.To help you develop skills as a Health and Wellbeing Coach in order to support people to improve their lifestyle, health and wellbeing and more specifically to equip health and wellbeing coaches. Some examples of the types of activities are supporting Health coaching techniques around transformative coaching practices, and the use of modified Action Learning Sets in a group coaching scenario.
This is a taught and interactive programme, led by qualified and experienced staff, which will enable you to develop your practical skills, receive feedback and identify areas for further development and improvement.
During your time studying with the University you will either be in employment, or looking to seek employment in the health and wellbeing coaching sector.
On this course you will...
Apply health promotion models to practice.
Use behaviour change models in practice to support the needs of individuals.
Use motivational interviewing techniques to improve wellbeing for individuals with mental health issues.
This tailored pathway consists of three modules, each delivered over a 12-week period, to include a combination of face to face sessions, online and directed learning activities. Modules One and Two are focussed on underpinning concepts and developing coaching and motivational interviewing techniques. Module Three is focussed on developing an in-depth understanding of how to apply those techniques to your practice for people living with mental health conditions.
Year one
Concepts of Lifestyle and Behaviour Change for Health and Wellbeing Coaching
Coaching and Motivational Interviewing for Health and Wellbeing Coaching
Mental Health Awareness and Understanding for Health and Wellbeing Coaching
Teaching & Assessment
How you will learn
Teaching, assessment and student support will allow equal and equitable opportunities for you to optimise your potential and develop your knowledge and skills as a Health and Wellbeing Coach in order to support people to improve their lifestyle, health and wellbeing and more specifically to equip health and wellbeing coaches. Throughout the programme the emphasis will be on applying theory and skills to practicing as a health and wellbeing coach. All the assessments are be structured to focus on application to your practice.
How you will be assessed
Throughout this course you will be assessed both formatively and summatively.
Formative assessment will include feedback from tutors and piers where group working takes place, and will contribute to the completion of your summative assessments.
Summative assessments will include, producing portolios, case studies, reports, reflective accounts, response to peer review, academic essays, and appraisal of evidence.
Overview
Applicants must be working in a suitable setting to be able to integrate theory and practice.
Fair Admissions
When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.
Where you have received a conditional offer subject to achieving particular grades/UCAS tariff scores, and do not quite meet these scores, please try not to worry, where vacancies exist our Admissions specialists will review your whole application again and take account of any mitigating circumstances and reassess your suitability for the course.
Contextual Admissions
Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.
We take this context into account and look for an applicant’s potential when making admission decisions. The University of Cumbria will make offers at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 – you can check your postcode here), applicants that are estranged from their parents, are care leavers or have caring responsibilities or are in receipt of or received free school meals during their secondary education. Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. (T&Cs apply).
The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.
Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
More Information
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..
You may need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover travel to placement and the university campus, parking and/or accommodation at placement/university campus (if required).
Stationery, printing and digital storage
Approximately £30 to £40 per year
Required
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Per year
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Stationery
You should budget for stationery and consumables for personal use. These may include notebooks, pens and pencils, digital storage devices, printing and photocopying. The amount you spend will depend on your study preferences.
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Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
£69.50
Required
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One-off
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Checks, clearances and health requirements
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service background clearance check is required before undertaking placements.
Approximately £50 to £300 over the course of your studies
Optional
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Throughout the course
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Books and journals
Most core textbooks and journals are available through the University library. You may choose to purchase personal copies of books or other resources used to support your studies.
Some courses recommend particular books or provide an estimated annual budget for purchasing personal copies. Search for your course below for details.
Technology requirements
Cost depends on the equipment and internet service you choose
Required
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Throughout the course
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Digital learning and IT
You will need regular access to a laptop or computer capable of accessing the internet and running software such as a word processor and Microsoft Teams. Microsoft 365 is provided as part of your studies. You will also need a reliable internet connection. The amount you spend will depend on the equipment and internet service you choose.
Some optional field trips may involve additional costs.
Society membership
Cost varies
Optional
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Variable
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Professional membership and registration
You may choose to join relevant societies or professional organisations.
Location
Distance Learning
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Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment.
An Open Day is your opportunity to explore one of 5 campuses, meet your lecturers, and find out how the University of Cumbria could become your new home.