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Learn to implement behaviour change techniques to improve the physical and psychological health of your patients. Develop in-demand skills aligned with industry best practices, taught by leading experts, and earn a shareable digital certificate.
Learn to implement behaviour change techniques to improve the physical and psychological health of your patients.
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To undertake this course, holding a Bachelor's degree is a good preparation and learners will build on their existing professional skills in supporting patients/clients by giving one-on-one advice. There are no specific eligibility requirements. You do not need to be a clinician or have access to clients.
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Health professionals are increasingly using behaviour change techniques to optimise treatment outcomes and improve the overall well-being of their patients and clients.
This course is ideal for health practitioners working across a range of settings - including allied, clinical and educational - who are seeking the evidence-based knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully adopt clinical behaviour change interventions.
Gain a strong grounding in the core principles of behaviour change, and the theoretical and practical elements of behaviour change science. Develop professional competency in core techniques including increasing motivation, developing SMART goals, if-then planning, self-monitoring and self-evaluation, and habit formation.
Attain the practical skills to design and implement behaviour change interventions in your practice. Develop the confidence to successfully use behaviour change techniques to optimise patient or client wellbeing and prevent or treat a range of physical and psychological conditions.
Use your new knowledge to maintain, support and expand opportunities for clinical behaviour change, including via professional resources and networks. You'll learn alongside a community of fellow practitioners, and this network will continue to be a valuable resource after you have completed this course.
Behaviour Change for Clinical Practice is a largely self-paced course, which can be completed in approximately 40 hours, though we recommend you complete it over three to six weeks.
You'll undertake approximately:
Assessment:
Throughout the course, you'll work through a series of linked online modules to build your knowledge of behaviour change. You'll utilise an interactive online workbook that links to supporting videos, readings, and your eJournal.
The course also features optional interactive Q&A sessions, giving you the opportunity to engage with course lecturers and ask questions. You'll also partake in a discussion board with your fellow practitioners, creating a valuable community that will be continued after the course is completed.