Stage One - Foundation Course
Open University-specific credits: 30 points at Level 2
Outline of syllabus: fundamentals of hypnosis, basic hypnotherapeutic techniques, contra-indications, simple relaxation/suggestion therapy
Assessment by: continuous tutorial assessment, written examination (one paper)
Successful examinees are eligible to apply for Stage Two training and, once on Stage Two course, eligible to apply for Affiliate membership of the National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists - NRHP(Affil)
For more detailed information on stage one, click here
Stage Two - Certificate Course
Open University-specific credits: 45 points at Level 2
Outline of syllabus: hypnotherapy integrated with various schools of psychological thought, counselling, Ericksonian hypnotherapy
Assessment by: continuous tutorial assessment, five x 3,500 word essays, written examination (three papers)
Award: Certificate in Hypno-Psychotherapy - CHP(NC)
Successful examinees are eligible to apply for Associate membership of the National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists - NRHP(Assoc)
For more detailed information on stage two, click here
Stage Three - Diploma Course
Open University-specific credits: 45 points at Post Graduate Level
Outline of syllabus: cognitive hypno-psychotherapy, integration of various other theories and techniques, introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming
Assessment by: continuous tutorial assessment, practical examination, 8,000 word dissertation
Award: Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapy - DHP(NC)
Successful examinees are eligible to apply for Full membership of the National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists - MNRHP
For more detailed information on stage three, click here
FURTHER TRAINING
Advanced Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapy - ADHP (NC)
Awarded to those NCHP graduates who fulfil the requirements for recommendation to membership of the UKCP's National Register of Psychotherapists OR for those who have completed the UKCP requirements from another hypno-psychotherapy school and have completed the NCHP Ericksonian Hypno-Psychotherapy and/or NLP Psychotherapy Diploma, and a competency interview.
For details of gaining UKCP Registration click here
Rationale
The National College courses are structured in accordance with the needs of two groups of people. These are:-
People who wish to embark on a new career in adult hypno-psychotherapy, and require a
recognised training to assist them to achieve their goal.
People who, although not wishing to enter practice, may wish to pursue their serious interest in
the subject within the context of a recognised training programme.
Two further considerations have influenced the structure of the training.
The Academic Board is aware that many applicants, although having an interest in hypno-
psychotherapy, have little experience in its use.
Many applicants, although being able to meet the educational standards required to gain
enrolment, may not have had the opportunity for many years to engage in serious study, and they will require a gradual reintroduction to a learning environment.
With these points in mind, the National College courses commence with practical instruction, the academic content of the course being introduced gradually. Therefore, once having gained enrolment, if a student is prepared to follow the training and instruction provided, then he or she will experience little or no difficulty.
In addition, students and/or prospective students may be referred to an appropriate course in Psychology to preface, supplement or complement their regular National College training.
Personal development is not central to National College training, though it forms an important corollary, with self therapy being a compulsory component for UKCP Registration.
The National College's course tutors act as trainers, rather than as therapists (whilst all are, of course, qualified as such). The training schedule does not allow for course time to be taken up with individual therapy. In the event that personal issues arise during training (including reluctance to participate in course practical work) which require therapeutic intervention, the course tutor will refer the individual concerned to the National College so that a competent therapist can be recommended. Where necessary, and as advised by the course tutor, training may be interrupted until such time as the therapist selected recommends resumption.
We hope that this policy is seen as demonstrating a proper concern for the individual, balanced by our contractual commitment to deliver courses of training as defined in our Prospectus.