Study the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) in EMDR Therapy
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Programme details
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant must
- have been awarded a bachelor's degree in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study;
- if enrolling for an endorsed diploma, have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care;
Structure of the Programme
The programme of study shall consist of approved papers, from the schedule of endorsed options, to the value of 60 points.
Duration of the Programme
- A candidate for the certificate shall normally follow a programme of study for one semester of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
- A candidate shall complete the requirements for the certificate within two years of admission to the programme.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
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How is it taught?
The PGCertHealSc endorsed in EMDR Therapy consists of two 30-point papers. Each paper is run over one academic year.
- First year is the PSME 455 Foundational Clinical Practice in EMDR Therapy paper. This qualifies you for EMDRNZ membership.
- Second year is the PSME 456 Advanced Clinical Practice in EMDR Therapy paper. This contributes toward achieving accreditation status with EMDRNZ.
Applicants can only register for one paper each year and must complete that paper in the same year.
PSME 455 and PSME 456 are both clinical-based training courses. Attendance is compulsory for all online lectures, in-person block course teaching, the online supervision sessions, and the final online exam.
EMDR is a complex, structured therapy, and this training is intensive.
Over the duration of the academic year, students must complete:
- 80 hours of logged EMDR clinical therapy practice with clients
- Two 5-week series of weekly online lectures
- Two in-person teaching blocks of 2-and-a-half days at the Wellington campus
- 10 hours of online supervision sessions over various dates
- Two assignments including case conceptualisation and video files
- Two 40hr Clinical Log Forms over the course of the year
- An online open-book final viva exam at the end of the course
What our students say
Comments from former Otago EMDR Therapy students:
“I was able to see the impact on my client work in the first few months.”
“A thorough update in Trauma theory, and I feel confident in my ability to provide effective EMDR therapy.”
“This was a steep learning curve, but I felt well supported by an excellent, supportive teaching team.”
“It was enriching to experience this training alongside students from many different professional and cultural backgrounds.”
